SIMPLE, COMPOUND, AND COMPLEX 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 complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that has one 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: 'The bike I wanted was on sale, so I bought it.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because there was a riptide, we could not swim in the ocean.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'John was sent to the principal's office because he did not do his homework.'

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Complex

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Fill in the blank: '________ joining our class, Dylan has made many new friends.'

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Since

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He worked hard in school because he wanted to go to college.'

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Complex

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples: 'and', 'but', '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. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'