simple vs compound sentence

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. It has a subject and a predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Identify the main clause in a compound sentence.

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The main clause is the part of the sentence that can stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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Example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barks.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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How can you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has only one subject and one predicate.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by looking for two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence be long?

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Yes, a compound sentence can be long if it contains multiple independent clauses.