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. It has a subject and a verb.

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' connects two similar ideas or items in a sentence.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' presents an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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Identify if the following is a simple or compound sentence: 'The dog barked.'

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Simple Sentence.

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Identify if the following is a simple or compound sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, and my brother wanted to go to the zoo.'

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Compound Sentence.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to read, yet she doesn't have much time.'

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Compound Sentence.

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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.