Sentences: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

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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: 'I like ice cream.'

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 has 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 type of sentence: 'I ate my peas, so I could eat my dessert.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the kitty pounced over the fence, she landed on a bald guy's head, so he squealed like a little girl.'

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Compound-Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The kitty pounced over the fence, and she landed on a bald guy's head, but he did not panic.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I liked the exotic cheese and crackers.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Hannah fell down when Kellie pushed her.'

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Complex

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.