Identifying Sentence Structures

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. 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 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 Compound-Complex Sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the sentence structure: 'Even if our team wins this match, we may not make it to the final.'

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Complex

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Identify the sentence structure: 'Take the first right after 500 meters.'

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Simple

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Identify the sentence structure: 'Jean was excited because her poem was greatly appreciated by all.'

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Complex

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Identify the sentence structure: 'I enjoyed the play, but I did not like the end.'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence structure: 'He left in a hurry after he got a phone call, but he came back five minutes later.'

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Compound-complex

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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 contains a subject and a verb. Example: 'She runs every day.'