Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that contains a subject and a predicate. It 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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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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, which cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She enjoys reading.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat, and the dog lay beside it.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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Complex sentence.

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

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Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses, allowing them to form a compound sentence.