Simple, compound, complex sentences bellringer

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause with a complete subject and predicate.

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Example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barks.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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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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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often joined by a subordinating conjunction.

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Example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence and contains a subject and a predicate.

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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', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'although', 'because', and 'since'.