Simple, Compound, or 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: 'Skylar likes to play second base.'

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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: 'The cold weather doesn't bother him, but it does bother me!'

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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: 'When Hailey went to bat in the 4th inning, she smacked the ball to right field and stopped on 2nd base.'

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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 wore cardinal and grey.'

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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: 'When it's cold.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'. Example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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How can you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by checking if it has two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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How can you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by checking if it has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'