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 at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How many independent clauses does a Compound Sentence have?

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At least 2 independent clauses.

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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.

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Can a Simple Sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a Simple Sentence can have a compound subject, which means it has more than one subject.

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Is the sentence 'The dog barked and the cat meowed' a Simple or Compound Sentence?

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It is a Compound Sentence because it has two independent clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A Dependent Clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Can a Compound Sentence be made up of Simple Sentences?

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Yes, a Compound Sentence can be formed by joining two or more Simple Sentences with coordinating conjunctions.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a Compound Sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.