Is it simple or compound?

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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. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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 coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted pizza, but my friend wanted sushi.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

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Is the following sentence a simple or compound sentence? 'She likes to read, and he likes to play video games.'

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Compound Sentence.

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Is the following sentence a simple or compound sentence? 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple Sentence.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to show a relationship between them.

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Fill in the blank with a coordinating conjunction: 'I wanted to go swimming, ____ it was too cold.'

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but.

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Is the word 'or' a coordinating conjunction?

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Yes.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I will finish my homework, and then I will watch TV.'

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Compound Sentence.