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

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Simple Sentence.

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

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Simple Sentence.

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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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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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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.