Simple, Compound, and 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 consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The park was deserted and desolate after the police showed up.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'His dubious lies fooled me, and it totally blew my mind.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Sometimes people are skeptical of my ideas, but I'm definitely a genius.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He couldn't suppress his tears after the breakup.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It was crucial for her to make a report because the people were way out of control.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.