Simple and Compound 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: 'The dog barks.'

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Cats are very independent, but they can also be very sweet.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'That was the most amazing thing I have ever seen!'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Dogs make good pets, but cats also make good pets.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I can't wait until it is all finished!'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The quilt will look like a big basket of flowers.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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: 'She runs fast.'

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.