Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a clause that makes sense by itself.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction joins two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction joins an independent clause and a dependent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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What does it mean to join two independent clauses?

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Joining two independent clauses creates a compound sentence.

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Can a compound sentence be made of more than two clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can consist of three or more independent clauses.

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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An example of a simple sentence is 'The cat sleeps.'