Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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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.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Rosie is a great chef, and, luckily, her husband has a big appetite.'

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Compound.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Do you have any change?'

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Simple.

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What does a simple sentence need to be complete?

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A subject, a verb, and it must express a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The lasagna started to burn, and the smoke alarm was triggered.'

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Compound.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Bobby ran home.'

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Simple.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.