Four Types of Sentences

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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: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'That was such a good game!'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'As Tucker sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Blake took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.'

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Simple sentence.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A conjunction connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.