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 dog barks.'

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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 conjunction in the sentence: 'She likes apples, and he likes oranges.'

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The conjunction is 'and'.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so'.

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Transform this simple sentence into a compound sentence: 'I like to read.'

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'I like to read, and I also like to write.'

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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 runs fast.'

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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: 'Although she was tired...'

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Identify whether the following is a simple or compound sentence: 'He went to the park, and she stayed home.'

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It is a compound sentence.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.

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Create a compound sentence using 'but'.

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Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'