Simple and Compound sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence with one thought, one subject, and one predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two sentences connected by a comma and a conjunction.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What does a conjunction do in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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The cat sleeps.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted ice cream, and my brother wanted cake.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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The comma separates the two independent clauses.

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Identify the two independent clauses in this sentence: 'I like to read, and my sister likes to write.'

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I like to read; my sister likes to write.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.