Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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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 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 contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I am so very tired.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After you get home, I want you to clean your room.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She will wash the dishes, but you will have to wash the clothes.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Can you wash the dishes before you play video games?'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After I eat dinner, I will go for a walk.'

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Complex sentence.

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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 likes ice cream.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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