SIMPLE, COMPOUND, 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 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 is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It needs an independent clause to make sense. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We can't start until you finish.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Carla and Pat went to the game.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After he drove the new car, he knew he had to buy it.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Say hello to my friend when you go to New York.'

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Complex sentence.