Types of Sentences: Simple, Compound, Complex

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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 or more 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 sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by splitting it into smaller sentences using a period, or by using a comma and a conjunction.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The fluffy black cat jumped over the fence.'

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Complete Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After school, I want to go to the park.'

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Complex Sentence.