Sentence types

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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: 'I enjoy eating potato salad.'

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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: 'The deer hit the car, but there was no damage.'

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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: 'Until I get my grades up, I can’t have my phone.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and I enjoyed it.'

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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: '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: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because it was late, I decided to go home.'

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Complex

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and '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. It has a subject and a verb.