Simple, Compound, Complex Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has 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 has 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 conjunction?

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

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses to show relationships between them.

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted ice cream, but I was too full.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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Fill in the blank with a conjunction: 'I like apples, ___ I don't like bananas.'

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The conjunction could be 'but'.