Types of Sentence Structures

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it may also have an object and modifiers. It consists of only one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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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 contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the structure: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'She loves to read, and she enjoys writing stories.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'When I finish my homework, I will watch TV, and then I will go to bed.'

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This is a compound-complex sentence.