Simple and compound sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted pizza, and my brother wanted pasta.'

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The conjunction is 'and.'

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True or False? A compound sentence can be formed by joining two simple sentences with a conjunction.

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True.

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

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A conjunction connects two independent clauses to form a compound sentence. Examples include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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Is the following sentence a simple or compound sentence? 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple sentence.

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Is the following sentence a simple or compound sentence? 'She likes to read, and he likes to write.'

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Compound 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 because it expresses a complete thought. 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 because it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she runs fast.'

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True or False? A simple sentence can have more than one subject or verb.

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True. Example: 'The cat and dog play together.'