Simple, Compound Complex

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that contains a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more 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 consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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James and Eva rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses, allowing for the combination of two complete thoughts.

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS).

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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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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.