All Types of Sentence Structures #2

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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 contains 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 one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a Compound-Complex Sentence?

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A Compound-Complex Sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the structure: 'Henry's mother took pictures as he blew out his birthday candles, and everyone sang for him.'

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Compound-Complex

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Identify the structure: 'Since she arrived, everyone has been in a better mood.'

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Complex

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Identify the structure: 'Jessica went to the park with her grandpa last week.'

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Simple

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Identify the structure: 'Because we couldn't sleep, we drove all night to Las Vegas, and then we lost all of our money.'

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Compound-Complex

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Identify the structure: 'If you pay for the movie, I will pay for the popcorn, and Sue can pay for the soda.'

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Compound-Complex

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although it was late.'