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 no dependent clauses. It 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 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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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: 'She did not cheat on the test, for it was the wrong thing to do.'

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Compound

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

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Simple

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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Example: 'I wanted to play soccer, and my friend wanted to play basketball.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to read.'