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 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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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'When the sun sets.'

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'