Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It contains a subject and a predicate. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the structure: 'My favorite escape from the city life is the green world of Central Park in New York City.'

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Simple

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Identify the structure: 'Ruth Benedict, a respected anthropologist, and Margaret Mead was one of her students.'

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Compound

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Identify the structure: 'Helen Keller, who is shown in the photograph at right, became ill as a small child.'

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Complex

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Identify the structure: 'Since daylight savings time started, the sky doesn't get dark until late, and it just doesn't seem right to me.'

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Compound-Complex

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Identify the structure: 'William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.'

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Simple

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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 every day.'