Simple and Compound Sentence Review

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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 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

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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 enjoys reading.'

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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: 'Although she was tired.'

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to eat, but I was not hungry.'

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to show a relationship between them.

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What is the first letter of an independent clause supposed to be?

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The first letter of an independent clause should be capitalized.

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Identify whether the following is simple or compound: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple.