Simple 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.

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Identify if the following is a simple sentence: 'The banks were cool and shady.'

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Yes, this is a simple sentence.

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Identify if the following is a simple sentence: 'When I left my office that beautiful spring day, I had no idea what was in store for me.'

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No, this is not a simple sentence.

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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, containing a subject and a predicate.

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Identify if the following is a simple sentence: 'His coat was dirty and mud-caked.'

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Yes, this is a simple sentence.

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Identify if the following is a simple sentence: 'I was ten years old when I first became infected with this terrible disease.'

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No, this is not a simple sentence.

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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 conjunction.

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Identify if the following is a simple sentence: 'Two beautiful cups gleamed from the mantel.'

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Yes, this is a simple sentence.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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.