Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb 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 consists of 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 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 cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Ana didn't come to school today because she is sick.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The kitten was warm and soft.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Juliana writes poems, and she plays the piano.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Since you've already seen the movie, we'll go without you.'

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Complex

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What is the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Since you like tulips, I didn't get any roses.'?

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Since you like tulips.