Simple or Compound Sentence?

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go to the beach, but it rained.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My sister writes songs and performs them in coffee shops.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Earth is not the center of our solar system, nor is it the largest planet.'

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Compound sentence.

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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. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect two related ideas or thoughts, showing how they are linked.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Visitors can ride a tram up the mountain, or they can hike to the top.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is the difference between a simple and compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mexican food is delicious, but Italian cuisine is my all-time favorite.'

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Compound sentence.