Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause. It expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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 conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or'). Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that 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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend joined me.'

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How can you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has only one subject and one verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by looking for two independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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How can you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by finding one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.