Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two 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 conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by 'and'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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This is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause.

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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.

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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 does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to read, but she doesn't have time.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by 'but'.

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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 conjunction to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The sun is shining.'

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This is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause.