Simple, Compound, & Complex 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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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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Morgan and Riley are already planning to build a drawbridge for next year's competition.

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.

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What is the purpose of using simple sentences in writing?

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Simple sentences are used to convey clear and straightforward ideas without complexity.

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How can compound sentences enhance writing?

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Compound sentences can enhance writing by connecting related ideas, adding variety, and improving the flow of the text.

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What role do dependent clauses play in complex sentences?

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Dependent clauses provide additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone as complete sentences.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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