Simple, Compound, Complex , and Compound-Complex 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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (because, although, since, etc.). Example: 'Whenever she can.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence and contains a subject and a verb. Example: 'Paula wakes before sunrise.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like apples, and she likes oranges.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because it was cold, I wore a jacket.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was late, we decided to go out, and we had a great time.'

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Compound-complex sentence.