Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause, which means it has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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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 conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or') and often a comma.

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

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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True or False: A simple sentence can have more than one subject.

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True. A simple sentence can have a compound subject.

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What connects the independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Independent clauses in a compound sentence are connected by a conjunction.

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

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This is a simple sentence with a compound subject.

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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 predicate.

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True or False: A compound sentence can have dependent clauses.

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False. A compound sentence only has independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'

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This is a compound sentence.