Sentence Types

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a type of sentence that has two independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a type of sentence that contains only one independent clause.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a type of sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a type of sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the sentence type: 'I enjoy reading.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'I enjoy reading, and my brother enjoys writing.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'Although I enjoy reading, I don't have much time.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'Although I enjoy reading, I don't have much time, and I often watch TV instead.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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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.

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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; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.