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 cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more simple sentences 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 one 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 subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'the dog' is the subject.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: In 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the verb.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions 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 loves to read.'

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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 because it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') connecting two independent clauses.

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How can you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of a dependent clause connected to an independent clause.