Compound vs. Complex Sentences- DHS

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least 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 is a sentence that 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 is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It contains a subject and a verb. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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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 contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the movies, but my friend wanted to stay home.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Whenever it rains, I like to read.'

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Complex Sentence

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include: although, because, since, unless.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was late, I decided to call her.'

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I decided to call her.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'If it snows tomorrow, we will go skiing.'

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If it snows tomorrow.