Simple and Compound Sentences

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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the main components of a simple sentence.
Back
The main components of a simple sentence are a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the main components of a compound sentence.
Back
The main components of a compound sentence are two or more independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a simple sentence.
Back
Example: 'The cat sleeps.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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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