Compound vs 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: 'She runs.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two 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: 'He couldn't suppress his tears after the breakup.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Ben wants to build a snowman, but he doesn't know how.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My friend went on one of her political tirades, and everyone left the room.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It was crucial for her to make a report because the people were way out of control.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My birthday is in the winter, but I celebrate at the pool in the summer.'

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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.