Simple, Compound, or 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 play outside, 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 compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has 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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?

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Common conjunctions used in compound sentences include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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You can identify a compound sentence by looking for two independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which means it has two or more subjects sharing the same verb. Example: 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'