Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no subordinate clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

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

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Compound.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to dance, but she is too shy to perform.'

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Compound.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He went to the store because he needed milk.'

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Complex.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.