Simple or Compound

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Shelly bent over the starting block, took a deep breath, and plunged.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Football is a good game, but I prefer swimming.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Owls catch mice and eat them.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Andrew finished his farm chores early, so he was free to go to the movie.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Whales and dolphins are mammals, but sharks are not.'

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Compound

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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 every day.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The cat sleeps', 'the cat' is the subject.