simple compound and complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What are the components of a complex sentence?

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One independent clause and one dependent clause.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it depends on an independent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include: because, although, since, unless.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading, and I love writing.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Complex sentence.