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 structure: 'I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'The tacos and burritos are ready to eat.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'All of the stars are visible, because they are part of the Milky Way galaxy.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'The fans waited outside the fence to get a glimpse of Alma.'

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Simple sentence.

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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: In '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: In 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the verb.