Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Words like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet' that connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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True or False: A simple sentence can have more than one subject or verb.

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True.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Example of a simple sentence: 'The dog barks.'

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This sentence has one subject and one verb.

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Example of a compound sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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This sentence has two independent clauses connected by 'but'.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.

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Identify if the following is a simple or compound sentence: 'She likes ice cream.'

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Simple sentence.