Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-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.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a subordinate clause, such as 'because', 'although', and 'if'.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barks.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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Give an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.

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What is the role of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', and 'or'.