Sentence Structures

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of 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 one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the structure: 'When I play Quizizz, I have to remain focused.'

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Complex

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Identify the structure: 'Before he knew it, the winter was over, and tiny buds sprouted on the trees.'

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Compound-Complex

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Identify the structure: 'Teagan and Ayden both tried new meals at their favorite restaurant; they ordered sushi.'

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Compound

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Identify the structure: 'Russia has a variety of natural resources including oil, natural gas, timber, iron ore, copper, and lead.'

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Simple

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Identify the structure: 'Maria loves going to the park, so she can run around the track.'

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Compound

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was late.'