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 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 is a sentence that contains at least 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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Identify the type of sentence: 'The bookcase came tumbling down on the poor kitty cat.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The music is too loud for my ears.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'You may watch TV, or you can go out to play.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I hoped I would have time to swim and run.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The frog jumped and landed in the pond.'

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Simple

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them, making writing more complex and interesting.