Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb 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 contains 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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: although, because, since, unless.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading, and my sister enjoys writing.'

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Compound.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'

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Complex.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I went to the store.'