Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 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 compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the structure: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes while they listened.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The dog barks.' (The dog is the subject.)

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. Example: 'run,' 'is,' 'jump.'