Simple, Compound, Complex & Compound/Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating 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 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 contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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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. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Jack, Wendy and Doc loved the Overlook Hotel until scary things started to happen.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Don't forget to complete your project.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because the trash pickup is Thursday, you have to put it out on Wednesday night or you'll have to wait until next week.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Wait at school until your sister arrives, and she'll give you a ride home.'

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Compound-complex sentence.