Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one subject and one verb. It expresses a complete thought.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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Mary goes to school.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more simple sentences joined by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'so').

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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How can you tell if a sentence is simple?

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A sentence is simple if it has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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How can you tell if a sentence is compound?

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A sentence is compound if it has two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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What does it mean to construct a sentence?

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To construct a sentence means to put words together in a way that makes sense and follows grammar rules.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about.