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).

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The group continued planning the benefit, but not many people would buy the $25 tickets for the dinner.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Jimmy likes to read books, newspapers, and magazines.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'They would charge people for dinner and hold the auction at the dinner.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Some days I help her cut fabric, or we stitch the pieces.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He is famous, yet he is very humble.'

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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 cat sleeps.'

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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.'