Identify: simple, compound, complex, Independent,dependent

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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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. 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: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning. Example: 'Because she was tired.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.'

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Compound

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

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Complex

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Identify the type of clause: 'She loves to dance.'

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Independent

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He studied hard, and he passed the exam.'

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Compound