Simple, Compound, Complex Sentence Types

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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 contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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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, I went for a walk.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'while'.

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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 link ideas and create more complex sentences.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I like pizza and pasta.'

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The conjunction is 'and'.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'She was tired, but she finished her homework.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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Which of the following is NOT a conjunction: 'and', 'but', 'hurry'?

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'hurry' is NOT a conjunction.

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How many types of sentences are there?

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There are four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.

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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 I like to read, I don't have time, and I prefer to watch movies.'