Simple, Compound, & 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 or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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 type of sentence: 'I was going to buy a candy bar, but I decided to get a granola bar instead.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Marta and Jane plan to enter their cookies in the baking competition.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. McCoy enjoys hiking and spending time with her family.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Squidward hates Patrick, so he stays away from him.'

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Compound sentence.

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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', and 'or'.

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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.