Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like to play volleyball.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like to play volleyball and swim outside.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Will you please go to the store with me next week?'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'You need to clean your room and wash the car.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He didn't want to go to the dentist, yet he went anyway.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Tomorrow I will go to the store and get things for the party.'

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Simple

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples 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 the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.