Identifying Compound/Simple 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 expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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

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Identify the following sentence as simple or compound: 'The cat and dog were friendly.'

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Simple

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Identify the following sentence as simple or compound: 'Julie plays at school, and she loves her teacher.'

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Compound

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Identify the following sentence as simple or compound: 'Lisa loves to play and have fun with her brother.'

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Simple

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Identify the following sentence as simple or compound: 'It rained, and it hailed at the same time.'

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Compound

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Identify the following sentence as simple or compound: 'The computer was broken, and the screen was cracked.'

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Compound

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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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect two related ideas or thoughts, showing how they are linked.