Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Practice

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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: 'Bobby ran home.'

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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). Example: 'Molly went to the library, and Jimmy went to the store.'

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What are the coordinating conjunctions in FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, Molly went to the store.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Molly went to the store and the library.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Molly went to the library; Jimmy went to the store.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Bobby ran home.'

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Simple sentence.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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: 'Jimmy went to the store.'