3L1i. Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentences/Conjunctions

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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 expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to play, but it was raining.'

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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, I went for a walk.'

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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', 'or', 'because', and 'although.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The sun is shining.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'

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Complex Sentence

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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The purpose of a conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences.

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Combine these sentences into a compound sentence: 'I like ice cream. I like cake.'

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I like ice cream, and I like cake.

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Combine these sentences into a complex sentence: 'She was tired. She went to bed early.'

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Because she was tired, she went to bed early.