Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause with a subject and a predicate. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence 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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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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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 complete sentence. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like ice cream and I like cake.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is the main clause in the sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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We will stay inside.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A conjunction connects two independent clauses. Example: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.'

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Although she was tired.