Sentence Structures

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barked.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.'

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Complex

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog runs,' 'the dog' is the subject.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: In 'She dances,' 'dances' is the verb.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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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. Example: 'She loves to read.'