Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined by a conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a predicate.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

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Example of a simple sentence:

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"The dog barks."

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Example of a complex sentence:

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"Although it was raining, we went for a walk."

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What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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 conjunction.