Four Types of 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 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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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We had time to talk to the guidance counselor, but she wasn't in her office.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although the sea turtle was tired, she walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The largest area of rain forest is the Amazon rain forest in the Amazon River basin.'

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Simple

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A conjunction connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.