Sentences Types - Practice 1

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause with a subject and a predicate (verb). Example: 'Elijah's soccer team was defeated in the championship.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'They have finished their project, but they still need to present it.'

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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: 'If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'This necklace is very important to me, so don’t lose it unless you want to see me angry.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like to read books.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She went to the store, and he stayed home.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I will go to the party if you go with me, and we will have fun.'

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This is a compound-complex sentence.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'If you finish your homework...'