Sentence Structure: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound Complex

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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 or more 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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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the bell rings, the students leave.'

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Complex

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

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because it was cold, we stayed inside.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He finished his homework, and he went to bed early because he was tired.'

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Compound Complex