Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences (Retest) AA 2024

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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. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.'

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What are Coordinating Conjunctions?

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Coordinating Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The acronym FANBOYS stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is an Independent Clause?

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An Independent Clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a Dependent Clause?

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A Dependent Clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning. Example: 'Because I was late.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like pizza, and my brother likes pasta.'

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This is a Compound Sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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This is a Simple Sentence because it has one independent clause.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses to show a relationship between them.

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Identify the type of clause: 'Although it was raining.'

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This is a Dependent Clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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

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This is a Compound Sentence because it contains two independent clauses joined by 'but.'