Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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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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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.'

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Complex sentence.

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True or False: A compound sentence can have more than one subject and predicate.

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True.

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True or False: A complex sentence can stand alone as a complete thought.

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False.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses (e.g., 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 depends on an independent clause.