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 contains one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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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.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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The cat sleeps.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - the coordinating conjunctions.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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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.

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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 does not express a complete thought.