Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, which means it has one subject and one predicate. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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 predicate. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create more complex sentences.

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How can you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of a dependent clause, which often starts with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., although, because, since).

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend joined me.'

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include: although, because, since, unless.