Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A simple sentence is a basic sentence that contains one independent clause, which means it has one subject and one predicate.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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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 comma and a conjunction.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat slept.'

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Simple Sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Compound Sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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What does an independent clause contain?

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An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She likes ice cream and he likes cake.'

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Simple Sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'

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Compound Sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

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The comma is used before the conjunction to separate the two independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which means it has more than one subject.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B