Simple and 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 two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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True or False: A simple sentence has 2 or more independent clauses.

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False

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I went surfing during my summer vacation to California.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Dogs make good pets, but cats also make good pets.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.'

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Compound Sentence

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'The dog barks.'

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'