Sentence Structures

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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 contains 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 an 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: 'I didn't get any roses since you like tulips.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Emily had a sandwich, an apple, and two cookies in her lunch today.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The kitten was warm and soft.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Since you've already seen the movie, we'll go without you.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I gave my sister three cupcakes and a cookie.'

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Simple

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The cat sleeps.' (The cat is the subject.)

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: 'run', 'is', 'jump'.