Simple, Compound, 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 play, 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, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Jennifer liked William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.'

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Simple

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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: 'She runs fast.'

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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 she was tired.'