Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a fragment?

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An incomplete thought that is missing a subject or verb.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A sentence that contains only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - coordinating conjunctions used to connect clauses.

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Example of a simple sentence:

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Tom reads fiction and nonfiction.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Example of a complex sentence:

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Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal.

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Identify the FANBOYS word in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, yet it was too cold.'

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yet