Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least 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 sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'Because I said so.'

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Identify the conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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The conjunctions used in compound sentences are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she enjoys reading.'

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.