Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has one subject and one verb. It expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more simple sentences joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I like ice cream, and she likes cake.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I want to play outside.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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Compound

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What does it mean to join sentences?

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Joining sentences means connecting two or more sentences using conjunctions to make a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to read.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He plays soccer, and she plays basketball.'

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Compound

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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Example: 'I wanted to eat pizza, but I had a sandwich instead.'

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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Example: 'The cat sleeps.'