Sentence Structures

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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 cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two 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 an 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 one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the structure: 'The dog chased the ball.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Although he was a science teacher, Mr. Roberts also taught math.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Whenever Eduardo starts exercising, he gets red faced and really sweaty.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Adrian got into the music, so he stood up and started dancing.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'You stink, but you are funny.'

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Compound sentence.

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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: 'The dog' in 'The dog barks.'