Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause 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 is a sentence that 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 coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted pizza, but my friend wanted sushi.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding an independent clause to make it a complete sentence. Example: 'When we went to the store, we bought ice cream.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she enjoys reading.'

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What type of sentence is this: 'Can you help me with my homework?'

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This is an interrogative sentence, which asks a question.

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What type of sentence is this: 'Wow, that was amazing!'

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This is an exclamatory sentence, which expresses strong emotion.