Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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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.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I noticed Mom only buys flowers when my auntie visits.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The new chips from Lays are pretty good, but I prefer to eat Takis.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We can either go to the store today, or we can wait until Friday.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'The cat sleeps.'