Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Test

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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 dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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Identify a FANBOYS conjunction from the following: 'I wanted to eat, ___ I was too full.'

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But.

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Running down the street.'

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Identify a complete sentence from the following: 'The cat on the roof.'

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This is incomplete. A complete sentence would be: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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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.