Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that has a subject and a predicate. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Does a simple sentence need a comma?

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No, a simple sentence does not require a comma as it contains only 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. Example: 'She runs every day.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Although she was tired...'

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of at least two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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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 it connects two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.