Simple and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How can you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has one independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by checking if it has two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the role of coordinating conjunctions in sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Can a simple sentence have compound elements?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have compound elements, such as compound subjects or compound verbs, but it still contains only one independent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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What is the difference between a simple 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.