Sentence types (Simple,Compound,Complex,Compound-Complex)

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it 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 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 walk.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the sentence type: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: 'Because it was late, we decided to go home.'

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Complex

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Identify the sentence type: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple

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Identify the sentence type: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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Compound

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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 runs fast.'

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What is a Dependent Clause?

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A Dependent Clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she runs fast.'