Simple, 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 it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I am playing a game.'

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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: 'Because it was raining, I stayed indoors.'

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: although, after, before, because, whereas.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was late, I decided to finish my homework.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.