Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

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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 (FANBOYS). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What are the coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These conjunctions are used to connect independent clauses.

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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 and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to dance.'

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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: 'Because I was tired.'

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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 conjunctions connecting other 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 coordinating conjunctions.

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True or False: A Simple Sentence can have more than one subject.

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True. A Simple Sentence can have a compound subject. Example: 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to show a relationship between them.

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Can a Compound Sentence have dependent clauses?

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Yes, a Compound Sentence can include dependent clauses, but it must have at least two independent clauses.