Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two 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 is a sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It was really cold on Saturday night, so we had to cover up with blankets.'

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Compound sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Chance's baseball team played in a tournament last weekend.'

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Simple sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Skylar likes to play second base.'

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Simple sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because David hit a home run, Tylor was able to score.'

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Complex sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cold weather doesn't bother him, but it does bother me!'

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Compound 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 fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she runs fast.'