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 no dependent clauses.

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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 connected by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A conjunction connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses connected by conjunctions.

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What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

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Examples of coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence.

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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.

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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An example of a simple sentence is 'The dog barked.'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Can a compound sentence include dependent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can include dependent clauses along with independent clauses.