Sentence Types

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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: 'I enjoy reading.'

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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, I went for a walk.'

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What is a Compound-Complex Sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend stayed home.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I was completely lost.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'An hour passes in silence, and it occurs to him that he is tired and might as well go home, so he picks up his sword and walks.'

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