Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or'). Example: 'I wanted to go skiing, but it was too cold.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Because it was snowing, we stayed indoors.'

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Although it was late'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'I like to read books.'

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Create a compound sentence using 'and'.

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Example: 'I like ice cream, and I enjoy cake.'

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Create a complex sentence using 'because'.

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Example: 'I stayed home because it was raining.'

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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.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading, and I love writing.'

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This is a compound sentence.