Simple, Compound, and Complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. 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, I went for a walk.'

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'when'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction: 'if', 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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'If' is a subordinating conjunction.

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True or False: A comma is required when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence.

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True.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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Provide an example of a correctly punctuated compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.'