Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause.

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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.

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What are AAAWWUBBISS conjunctions?

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AAAWWUBBISS conjunctions are used to create complex sentences. They include words like 'although', 'after', 'as', 'when', 'while', 'until', 'because', 'before', 'if', and 'since'.

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Example of a simple sentence.

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"I might go down to the river."

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Example of a compound sentence.

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

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Example of a complex sentence.

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"When you are young, they assume you know nothing."

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connecting two independent clauses.