Simple and Compound Sentences Check

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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 it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like to play basketball.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I like to play basketball, and my brother likes to play soccer.'

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although my brother likes to play soccer, I prefer basketball.'

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The independent clause is 'I prefer basketball.'

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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 does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although my brother likes to play soccer.'

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Which of the following is NOT a simple sentence? 'I like to play basketball.' 'When soccer was my favorite hobby.'

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'When soccer was my favorite hobby.' is NOT a simple sentence; it is a dependent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Identify the simple sentence: 'I enjoy reading.' 'Because I enjoy reading.'

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'I enjoy reading.' is a simple sentence.