Simple,Complex, and Compound 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: 'The dog barks.'

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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 sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'While I am a passionate basketball fan, I prefer gymnastics.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My favorite kind of Pokémon are the water types.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Unless you finish your work, you cannot go outside.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Being a creative teacher is really fun.'

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Simple

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples: 'and', 'but', '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. Example: 'She loves to read.'