Simple vs. Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause 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 is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The children will buy costumes, and then watch scary movies.'

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Compound sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My sister did not watch a scary movie with me, for it will give her nightmares.'

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Compound sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The witch flew by my house.'

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Simple sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Emilia will carve the big pumpkin.'

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Simple sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My parents bought a lot of candy, but only gave out two candies to each child.'

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Compound sentence

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect two related ideas or thoughts, showing how they are linked.