Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause 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 is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to play, but it was raining.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that has 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: 'He can blow bubbles and he can babble and gurgle.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When no one was looking, Lilly had her own ideas.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We want Julius to be as extraordinary as you so we must tell constantly how beautiful he is.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'That same afternoon, Lilly had a tea party and everyone came.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She warned strangers about babies too.'

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Simple

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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.