Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is a Complex Sentence?

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A Complex Sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Rosedale Elementary is full of nice, friendly students.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I really wanted to eat the candy bar, but I had to wait.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Before you come inside, make sure you wipe your shoes off.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I am busy finishing a really important piece of homework.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although I really wanted to play the game, I couldn't play because I had to go home.'

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Complex Sentence

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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 verb. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that 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.'