Sentence Types--Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

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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 compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a 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 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-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She likes to read, and he likes to write, although they both enjoy poetry.'

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Compound-Complex

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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. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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