Simple, Compound, complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences connected by coordinating conjunctions.

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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.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet' that connect words or groups of words.

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What is a predicate?

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A predicate tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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What is a subject?

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The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She likes ice cream, and he likes cake.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Complex sentence.