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 it 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 will wash the dishes, but you will have to wash the clothes.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.'

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Simple

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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: 'We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.'

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Simple

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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. Example: 'She loves to read.'