Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. It has a subject and a predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the purpose of using a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses, allowing for more complex sentence structures and relationships between ideas.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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An example of a simple sentence is: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was too cold outside.'

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.

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Is the following sentence a simple or compound sentence? 'She enjoys reading, and he likes writing.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.