Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a group of words that has a subject and a verb 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 is formed by joining two independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). 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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'I went to the store.'

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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 I was tired, I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought. Example: 'In the morning.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences and show relationships between ideas.

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What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.