Simple, Compound, Complex

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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 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Kaci has a bountiful vegetable garden, so she is always outside when it is sunny.'

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Compound Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'George felt confident after he studied for the test.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The enemy drew near, and we braced ourselves for battle.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'You can have some chips if you want them.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mom thinks carefully about important decisions.'

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Simple

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.