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 consists of two or more 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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Identify the type of sentence: 'Don't forget to pack a toothbrush and toothpaste.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We have been studying this for a while, so you should know it!'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.'

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Complex sentence.

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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. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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What punctuation is often used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is often used before the conjunction to separate independent clauses.

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What change is needed in the sentence: 'There was a small storm and the whole family hid in the closet.'?

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Add a comma after 'storm'.