Compound and Complex Sentences

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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 coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'Molly loves winter, but she always looks forward to summer.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as a sentence because they express a complete thought.

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What are dependent clauses?

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Dependent clauses are groups of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because they do not express a complete thought.

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Example of a compound sentence: 'You can wear your warm coat, or you can stay inside.' What is the coordinating conjunction?

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The coordinating conjunction is 'or'.

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In the sentence 'Even though it is winter, the weather is still a little warm outside,' what type of sentence is it?

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It is a complex sentence.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The temperature is in the 40s, so you must wear your coat, gloves and hat.'

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It is a compound sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so'.