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 it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a run, 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: 'After school is over, Drew goes for a run while Cierra practices Volleyball.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Ivy received an 'A' in Photography class.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Arely and Maggie ate ice cream, but Angela did not.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because Marina and Isela were wearing matching outfits, they decided to take a picture.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Anuar offered to help out Frank when he was absent.'

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Complex

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since). Example: 'Because it was raining.'