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 a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. It has no dependent clauses.

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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).

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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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Identify the type of sentence: 'They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English.'

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Compound Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My friend John walked to the park.'

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Simple Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Megan ate too much food.'

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Simple Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We closed our eyes and waited for the surprise.'

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Compound Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He grew out of his coat and slacks.'

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Simple Sentence.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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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. It can stand alone as a sentence.