Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause and has no dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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List the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What does a coordinating conjunction do?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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Is 'The cat slept' a simple or compound sentence?

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Simple Sentence.

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Is 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining' a simple or compound sentence?

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Compound Sentence.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon can be used to connect two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barked.