Simple or Compound 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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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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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I love to work on the computer, but typing is not my thing.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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How can you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has only one subject and one predicate, expressing a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'The boys wanted to go crabbing, so they bought some string and chicken.'

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

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A comma is often used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Can a compound sentence contain a simple sentence?

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Yes, a compound sentence can contain simple sentences as its independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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.