Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it 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 or more simple sentences joined by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or'). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My favorite food is pizza.'

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Simple sentence (S) - It has one independent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Neither Ms. Casper nor Mrs. Fletcher like when kids are talking during class.'

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Simple sentence (S) - It has one independent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'What would you like to eat for dinner tonight?'

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Simple sentence (S) - It is a question with one independent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Would you rather go to Florida for vacation or North Carolina?'

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Simple sentence (S) - It is a question with one independent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I got to go out for ice cream even though my team lost the game.'

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Complex sentence (CX) - It has one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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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', 'or', 'because'.

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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.