Simple, Compound, Complex , and Compound-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 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 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 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 independent clause: 'Whenever she can, Paula wakes before sunrise.'

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The independent clause is 'Paula wakes before sunrise.'

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Whenever she can, Paula wakes before sunrise.'

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The dependent clause is 'Whenever she can.'

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet.'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone and provides additional information to the independent clause.

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