Simple, Complex and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that has 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 sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the competition is over, Rowdy will be kept in Mr. Blake's science class.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Their robot can follow a simple path through a maze.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although we bundled up, we still got cold out in the snow.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The second place prize is three hundred dollars, and the third place prize is one hundred dollars.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We can either go to the store today, or we can wait until Friday.'

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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. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'