Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains 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 one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun introduces a dependent clause and relates it to a noun or pronoun. Examples include 'who,' 'whom,' 'whose,' 'which,' and 'that.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If you do your homework, your grades will improve.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Hughes's grandmother shared her love of literature with him.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Langston Hughes was an American novelist, but he was also famous for writing poems and plays.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I dropped my books on the counter and got a snack.'

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Simple

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Which of the following is NOT a relative pronoun: because, that, which, who?

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because