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. It has a subject and a verb.

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Alex's younger brother, Cameron, and two other friends also became interested in the benefit.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'They should get Mark Eaton of the Utah Jazz basketball team at the dinner.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The vice-principal of Alex Moore's school had a 16-month-old daughter with leukemia.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The pizza looks delicious and nutritious.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Alex wanted to help; he started making arrangements for a benefit auction to raise money for the girl's treatment.'

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This is a 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. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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.'