Sentence Structure Review

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has 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 has 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: 'When I get home from school, I take a nap.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We are going on vacation next month.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He played basketball every day, so he got really good at the game.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We went to the store, and we bought a new game.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My sister rode her bike to school, but I took the bus.'

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Compound

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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.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'