Identify Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go swimming, but it was too cold.'

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Identify the simple sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened carefully.' or 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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The cat chased the mouse.

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Identify the simple sentence: 'The stars twinkled in the night sky.' or 'She was tired, so she went to bed early.'

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The stars twinkled in the night sky.

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Identify the compound sentence: 'The car is red.' or 'I wanted to go swimming, but it was too cold.'

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I wanted to go swimming, but it was too cold.

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Identify the simple sentence: 'The rain stopped, and the sun came out.' or 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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The flowers bloom in spring.

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Identify the compound sentence: 'The wind blew fiercely, and the trees swayed.' or 'The cake is delicious.'

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The wind blew fiercely, and the trees swayed.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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.

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What is the purpose of a simple sentence?

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The purpose of a simple sentence is to convey a single idea clearly and directly.