What is a simple sentence?
Sentence types

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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 compound sentence?
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A compound sentence consists of two 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the type of sentence: 'Jamie put a dollar in the machine, but the yellow bag of peanut M&Ms didn’t fall.'
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Compound
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Identify the type of sentence: 'The goalie got injured, but her replacement played well.'
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Compound
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Identify the type of sentence: 'Kevin tried to parallel park.'
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Simple
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