Complex vs. Compound sentences

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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. 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 is a sentence that contains at least 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 simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend joined me.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The test is tomorrow, so you should practice on Quizzes because it will help.'

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Compound-Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Terell practices basketball moves for thirty minutes a day.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Terell was dreading the test, yet he just wanted to get it over with.'

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Compound

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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 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. Example: 'Because she enjoys reading.'