Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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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 coordinating conjunction.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as a sentence because they express a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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Is the following sentence simple or compound? 'The dog barked, and the cat meowed.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Is the following sentence simple or compound? 'She enjoys reading.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when connecting two independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like pizza.'

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This is a simple sentence.