Simple & Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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The independent clause is 'I enjoy reading books.' It can stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Where do you place a comma in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park but it was raining'?

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A comma should be placed before 'but': 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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True or False: A simple sentence can have a compound subject.

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True. A simple sentence can have a compound subject, such as 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'I like apples and oranges'?

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No punctuation is needed; it is a simple sentence with a compound subject.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to dance, and he loves to sing.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and'.

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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.