Types of 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 dog barks.'

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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 started to rain.'

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What is a Complex Sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an 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 contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After much deliberation, I decided to be a fireman.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Lisa got sent to the principal's office because she was late.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Our class made $25 at the fund-raiser, and we're going to donate it to the food bank.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining and the roads were slippery, we decided to go for a bike ride.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I have a lot of trouble with math which makes it difficult to get into college.'

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Complex

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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 and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining.'