SIMPLE, COMPOUND, AND COMPLEX 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 dog barks.'

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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 for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that has 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 conjunction?

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

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What does 'independent clause' mean?

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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. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What does 'dependent clause' mean?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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What is the purpose of using 'but' in a sentence?

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'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas. Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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What is the purpose of using 'because' in a sentence?

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'Because' is used to explain the reason for something. Example: 'I stayed home because it was raining.'

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What is the purpose of using 'although' in a sentence?

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'Although' is used to introduce a contrast or exception. Example: 'Although it was cold, we went for a walk.'

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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An example of a simple sentence is: 'The cat sleeps.'