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 has a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence 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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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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Identify the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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The coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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The cat slept.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction, or a semicolon can be used to separate the clauses.

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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.