Simple, Compound, 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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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: 'We enjoyed our day because we were allowed to choose our reading.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work.'

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Compound Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After we left the movie theatre, we noticed a dent in Roger's car door.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the kitchen appliance.'

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Compound Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.'

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Compound Sentence

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'