Complex, Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction, like 'and' or 'but.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has a complete subject and a complete predicate.

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What does an independent clause do?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What does a dependent clause do?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to make sense.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'because.'

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How do you combine sentences to make a compound sentence?

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You can combine two independent clauses using a conjunction.

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How do you combine sentences to make a complex sentence?

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You can combine an independent clause with a dependent clause.