Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that joins two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Can you give an example of a simple sentence?

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An example of a simple sentence is: 'My friends and I play soccer all summer.'

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause.

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What are the main components of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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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.

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

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A comma is often used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'