simple compound and complex sentences 2

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I bought many books from the bookstore.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If you come to my party, I will be so pleased.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Since we've lost every game but one, no one is excited about football this year.'

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Complex sentence.

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What are the FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a simple sentence:

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'The cat sleeps.'