What is a simple sentence?
Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
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Identify the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.
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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
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A dependent clause cannot stand alone and provides additional information to the independent clause. Example: 'Because it was late, we decided to go home.'
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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 two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
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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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to read.'
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