Compound, Complex, Simple, Compound Complex Goodness

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.'

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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 I like to read, I don't have much time, and I prefer to watch movies.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball farther than some professional golfers.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Blake took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The right hemisphere of the human brain typically controls muscle movement on the left side of the body.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Annual plants survive only one season and must be replaced each year, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.