Simple Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which means it has two or more subjects joined by a conjunction.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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Is 'My sisters started bawling and yelling for Mama.' a simple sentence?

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Yes, it is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause.

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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 conjunction.

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Is 'I figured he had a much better chance if he left town at night.' a simple sentence?

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No, it is not a simple sentence because it contains a dependent clause.

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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 because it does not express a complete thought.

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Is 'I was ten years old when I first became infected with this terrible disease.' a simple sentence?

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No, it is not a simple sentence because it contains a dependent clause.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a complex sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Is 'When I left my office that beautiful spring day, I had no idea what was in store for me.' a simple sentence?

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No, it is not a simple sentence because it contains a dependent clause.