complex, compound and simple sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I didn't win the pie throwing contest, nor did I win the water gun race.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to ride the Ferris wheel, but the line was too long.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Cotton candy is my favorite snack at the fair.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The line for the House of Mirrors was pretty short, so I decided to do that first.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'This year's fair was the best one ever!'

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Simple

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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. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'