Simple & Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - the coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We try to do our best in everything we do.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'John runs in the park, but Jim likes to skate.'

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Compound sentence.

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True or False: A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses that are joined together by a comma and a FANBOYS or a semi-colon.

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True.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Who ate the last donut on the counter?'

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Simple sentence.

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True or False: A simple sentence contains 1 independent clause.

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True.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.