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 expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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 play outside, 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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connecting two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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Example: 'Although it was cold, we decided to go for a hike.'