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 a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. It has only one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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Identify the main components of a simple sentence.

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The main components of a simple sentence are a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.

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Identify the main components of a compound sentence.

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The main components of a compound sentence are two or more independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction, or a semicolon can be used to separate the independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.