Simple, Complex, and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'When it rains, I stay indoors.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains 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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Identify the type of sentence: 'Rowdy will be kept in Mr. Blake's science class.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When I get home from school, I'm going to take a nap.'

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This is a 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 loves to read.'

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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: 'Although she was tired.'