Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Some caterpillars have bumps all over their skin.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'A caterpillar has twelve eyes, but it does not have ears.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Grace counts the hours until her party begins.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'A caterpillar changes shape inside its shell, and it becomes a butterfly.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Ants may be small, but they are strong!'

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Compound sentence.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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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 because it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'