Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex 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 dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. 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 hike.'

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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 one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a hike, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What punctuation is used to join two simple sentences?

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A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction is used to join two simple sentences.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was sunny, the woods were dark.'

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The independent clause is 'the woods were dark.'

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Because they are so tasty, people often buy oysters.'

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The dependent clause is 'Because they are so tasty.'

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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