Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). 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 is a sentence that 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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Common coordinating conjunctions include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I will make my bed and get dressed.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by 'and.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Whenever I eat strawberries, I sneezed loudly.'

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This is a complex sentence because it has one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I make my bed in the morning after I get dressed.'

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This is a complex sentence because it contains one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them, making writing more fluid and varied.