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 cat sleeps.'

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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 conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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How can you tell if a sentence is simple?

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A sentence is simple if it has only one subject and one verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

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How can you tell if a sentence is compound?

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A sentence is compound if it has two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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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 an example of a simple sentence?

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Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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Example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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

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A comma is often used before the conjunction in a compound sentence.