Simple and Compound Sentences

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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.

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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 conjunction.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Cheyenne's speech was very funny.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Baby camels drink their mother's milk and nibble plants right away.'

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Simple 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 complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'A camel has one or two humps on its back, and it has a long curved neck.'

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Compound sentence.

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True or False: A simple sentence has 2 or more independent clauses.

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False.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction to separate the independent clauses.