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. It expresses 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 structure: 'I enjoy reading, and my brother likes to play video games.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. 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.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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The cat sleeps.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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She 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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Because I was tired, I went to bed early.