2nd Quarter Final-Simple and compound sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause 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 is a sentence that has 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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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Fill in the blank: Dana raked the leaves, ___________ his brother put them in a bag.

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and

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Fill in the blank: Ray needs to study harder, __________ he will not get a good grade on his quiz.

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or

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Is this sentence simple or compound? 'The camel can live in dry desert areas where other large animals cannot live.'

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simple

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Which sentence is correct? 'Eva loves to read fiction books, but Ray really enjoys nonfiction.' or 'Eva loves to read fiction books but Ray really enjoys nonfiction.'

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Eva loves to read fiction books, but Ray really enjoys nonfiction.

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Which sentence is correct? 'Dad started the barbecue, and he cooked burgers.' or 'Dad started the barbecue and he cooked burgers.'

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Dad started the barbecue, and he cooked burgers.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction to separate the independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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What does it mean for a sentence to express a complete thought?

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It means the sentence can stand alone and makes sense without needing additional information.