Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb 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 consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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 hike.'

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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 one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed early.'

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Identify the structure: 'Jamel organized the festival, and he called all the bands.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Since he left the school early, Debo missed the program, but he saw it on Instagram.'

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This is a compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Because it rained, none of the bands performed.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Since I left my lunch box, I was hungry, but Luna shared with me.'

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This is a compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Chris decided to stay after school.'

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This is a simple 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 enjoys reading.'