Sentence Structure Review

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a 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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Identify the type of sentence: 'We are going on vacation next month.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We can go to the movies, or we can go bowling.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I played a game on my phone while we drove to the beach.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I baked a cake yesterday.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Logan and Eli have been friends for many years.'

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Simple

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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 runs fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'