Simple,Complex, and Compound 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 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 sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Example: 'Sarah', 'Paris', 'Microsoft'.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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How do you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has one subject and one verb, and it makes sense on its own.

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How do you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by looking for a dependent clause that cannot stand alone.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by finding two independent clauses connected by a conjunction like 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Can a sentence be both simple and complex?

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No, a sentence cannot be both simple and complex. They are distinct types of sentences.