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 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After you get home, I want you to clean your room.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Dad will take us to the airport; your grandfather will pick us up.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because Bear Creek Middle School is one of the best schools in the south area, it gets good comments, and most parents want their child to attend the school.'

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Compound-complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Most people enjoy the dinner menu at their house for Thanksgiving Day; they also enjoy the dinner menu for The Fourth of July too!'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Unless you study consistently, your grades may not be what you want them to be, and you may regret not studying consistently.'

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Compound-complex

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.