Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence 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 has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to play, but it was raining.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Riley is sleeping in his cage.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When it rains, I like to stay indoors.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We can go to the park, or we can watch a movie.'

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Compound

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Fill in the blank: 'Audrey did not talk when the music was on at lunch, _____ she earns a Dojo Point.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If we finish our homework, we can go to the playground.'

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Complex

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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. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'