Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses with a comma and a conjunction.

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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.

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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 at least one dependent clause.

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Example of a simple sentence.

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I walked to the park.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, I went for a walk.

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Example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend stayed home.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.