Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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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: 'Mrs. Ulmer and Ms. Sanford drink coffee every morning.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The baby was fussy, so her mother put her down for a nap.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Do you like to play basketball or soccer better?'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The air is crisp, and there is not a cloud in the sky.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Has anyone heard from Charles since he moved to Alaska?'

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Complex sentence.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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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. Example: 'She loves to read.'