Simple, Compound & Run-on 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 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 run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'the dog' is the subject.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers. Example: In 'The dog barks loudly,' 'barks loudly' is the predicate.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but.'

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What is the difference between a simple and compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys painting.'