Simple, Compound, & Complex 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 compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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 hike.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading, and my brother likes to play video games.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to dance.'

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Simple

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I went to the store.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I will finish my homework, and then I will watch TV.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.'

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Complex