Simple, Complex, Compound Sentences

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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 barks.'

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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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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: although, because, since, unless.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like ice cream, and my brother likes cake.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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Simple sentence.