compound vs complex

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The instructor spent the whole period trying to explain the difference between equality and equity to his students.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The drought had lasted now for 10 million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The waves were crashing on the shore; it was a lovely sight.'

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Compound

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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. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I like ice cream.'

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What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?

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Common conjunctions used in compound sentences include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.