Simple, Complex, and Compound 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 cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of 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 hike.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The robot can also sort objects, but it cannot count.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the competition is over, Rowdy will be kept in Mr. Blake's science class.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.'

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Compound sentence.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning. Example: 'Because she was tired.'