Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete idea.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Enjoy watching the animals, but do not feed them.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We supported the Lions, who were in second place.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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True or False: A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

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True.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Lissa and Spencer play soccer, but Kerrie and Sam play tennis.'

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This 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 (e.g., and, but, or).