Simple, Compound, Complex, and 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 cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of 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 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 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 it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The student fell asleep in class, and he didn't finish his rough draft.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Langston Hughes was an American novelist, but he was also famous for writing poems and plays.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'His parents divorced when he was young.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Hughes's grandmother shared her love of literature with him.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Even though I have Jolly Ranchers, there aren't very many left.'

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Complex

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What is a conjunction?

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