Sentence Structures

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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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 at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Maria loves going to the park, so she can run around the track.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although we just bought it, the bread is already stale.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I had to read a short story for homework last night.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Frank attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Emilia enjoys swimming and hiking on sunny summer days.'

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Simple

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The dog barks.' (The dog is the subject.)