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 chased the ball.'

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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: 'Nicole likes popular songs, but I prefer classical music.'

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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 he was a science teacher, Mr. Roberts also taught math.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'I can reach my father on the phone, or I will go to his office if I have enough time.'

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Identify the structure: 'Mom and Dad will take us to a movie when we finish our homework.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'The dog chased the ball.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Nicole likes popular songs, but I prefer classical music.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'I can reach my father on the phone, or I will go to his office if I have enough time.'

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This is a compound-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 fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Although she runs fast.'