Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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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 cat sleeps.'

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher explained the concept, but the students still had questions.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dance and the party will be Thursday.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although the weather was rainy, we still went to the beach.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The child built a sandcastle, and the waves washed it away.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The book was interesting because it was full of suspense.'

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Complex

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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 loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'