Sentence Structure Once Again

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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: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Do you have any change?'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When I wrote my ELA paper, my mother helped me, and my father napped on the sofa.'

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Compound-complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Christian will attend college after he graduates from high school.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After Damien ran the marathon, his muscles locked, and he was unable to walk for three days.'

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Compound-complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Whenever my cat meows, my dog chases after her.'

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Complex

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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.'