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 with no dependent clauses. 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 consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I got to go out for ice cream even though my team lost the game.'

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Complex Sentence (CX)

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Yesterday I finally finished my chapter book.'

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Simple Sentence (S)

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like school, but I wish I didn't have to get up so early.'

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Compound Sentence (CP)

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I really wish I could go to the dance tonight, but I have way too much homework.'

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Compound Sentence (CP)

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because of the rain, there was so much traffic on the roads!'

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Complex Sentence (CX)

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. 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.