SIMPLE, COMPLEX AND COMPOUND SENTENCES

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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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 (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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the structure: 'The dog barked loudly until the mailman left.'

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This is a complex sentence because it contains a dependent clause ('until the mailman left').

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Identify the structure: 'We went hiking, and we saw a beautiful waterfall.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and.'

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Identify the structure: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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This is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause.

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Identify the structure: 'She wanted to go to the party, but she had too much homework.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'but.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since). Example: 'Because it was raining.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'She loves ice cream.'