Simple Compound and 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 consists of two or more 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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Identify the type of sentence: 'She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Unless you move your car, the parade will be delayed!'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The band will play first today; the chorus will sing second for the program.'

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Compound

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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'.

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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.