Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'if'.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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The cat sleeps.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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If it rains, I will stay home.