Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no subordinate clauses. Example: 'Ana's dad is away on business.'

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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: 'Ana's dad is away, and her uncle takes care of her.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. Example: 'Since Ana's dad is away, her uncle takes care of her.'

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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 subordinate clause. Example: 'Since Ana's dad is away, her uncle takes care of her, and he loves her very much.'

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Identify the sentence type: 'The cat slept.'

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Simple

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Identify the sentence type: 'The cat slept, and the dog barked.'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: 'Although the cat slept, the dog barked.'

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Complex

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Identify the sentence type: 'Although the cat slept, the dog barked, and the bird sang.'

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Compound-complex

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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: 'The cat slept.'

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Although the cat slept.'