Four 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 consists of 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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What is a complex sentence?

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because there was a snow day, the basketball game was rescheduled for Friday.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It was bitterly cold outside, yet the man did not wear a jacket.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.'

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Compound-complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.'

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Simple

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although I like ice cream.'