Simple and compound sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause 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 is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas. Example: 'I like ice cream, but I am allergic to dairy.'

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between two options. Example: 'Would you like tea or coffee?'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Which sentence is correct? 'She likes apples, but he likes oranges.' or 'She likes apples but he likes oranges.'

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The correct sentence is 'She likes apples, but he likes oranges.'

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Which sentence is correct? 'I want to go to the park but it is closed.' or 'I want to go to the park, but it is closed.'

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The correct sentence is 'I want to go to the park, but it is closed.'

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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. Example: 'She runs fast.'