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 cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to play, but it was raining.'

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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: 'I want to wear my blue shirt with yellow and green stripes.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The boys built a fort in the backyard.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Juliana writes poems, and she plays the piano.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Ana didn't come to school today because she is sick.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The kitten was warm and soft.'

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Simple 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: In 'The dog barks,' 'the dog' 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: In 'She runs,' 'runs' is the verb.