Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentences/Conjunctions

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least 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 is a sentence that has 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 conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted ice cream, but I was too full.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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How do you combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine them using a conjunction like 'and' or 'but'. Example: 'I like apples, and I like oranges.'

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause. Example: 'Because it was raining, we stayed inside.'

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot. Example: 'She sings' (independent) vs. 'because she loves music' (dependent).

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Combine these two sentences into a compound sentence: 'The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day.'

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The sun is shining, and it is a beautiful day.

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Combine these two sentences into a complex sentence: 'He was tired. He finished his homework.'

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Although he was tired, he finished his homework.