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. It expresses a complete thought.

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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 conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'for'.

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

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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How can you combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence by using a conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or') to connect them.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to show the relationship between two independent ideas, allowing for more complex thoughts and clearer communication.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barks.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.

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

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A comma is often used before the conjunction to separate independent clauses 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.