Simple, Compound, and 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 dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My favorite type of cookie is chocolate chip.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I am so very tired.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It was really cold on Saturday night, so we had to cover up with blankets.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Johnson loves coffee, and she drinks it every morning.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After I eat dinner, I will go for a walk.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The cat sleeps.' (The cat is the subject.)

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: 'run', 'is', 'jump'.