Sentence structures

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog chased the ball.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Nicole likes popular songs, but I prefer classical music.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Everyone rushed into the gym.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although I was the treasurer last year, I am the student government president this year.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I can reach my father on the phone, or I will go to his office if I have enough time.'

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This is a compound-complex sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She runs every day.'