Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences

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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 cat sleeps.'

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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, I 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, I went for a walk, and my friend stayed home.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading, and I also like writing.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to dance, but she is too shy to perform.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If it snows tomorrow, we will build a snowman, and we will have hot chocolate.'

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Compound-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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, when). Example: 'Because it was raining.'