Simple, Compound, and Complex 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: 'I am happy.'

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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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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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Identify the type of sentence: 'I am so very tired.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Can you wash the dishes before you play video games?'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She will wash the dishes, but you will have to wash the clothes.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Johnson loves coffee, and she drinks it every morning.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Johnson is a terrible singer, but she is a great dancer.'

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Compound

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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 dog barks,' 'the dog' is the subject.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: In 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the verb.