Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has a complete subject and a complete predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

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What type of sentence is 'I know.'?

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It is a simple sentence.

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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'Meghan couldn't wake up this morning.' is a simple sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses with a FANBOYS conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.' is a compound sentence.

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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 an example of a complex sentence?

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'When I practice finding types of sentences, I understand what I am doing.' is a complex sentence.

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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 one or more dependent clauses.

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What is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

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'Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed early.' is a compound-complex sentence.

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS are coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.