Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'Skylar likes to play second base.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'The second place prize is three hundred dollars, and the third place prize is one hundred dollars.'

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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: 'After you get home, I want you to clean your room.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Don't forget to pack a toothbrush and toothpaste.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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Complex sentence.

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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: 'She runs every day.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because it was raining.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in compound sentences?

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Punctuation, such as commas, is used to separate independent clauses in compound sentences. Example: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'