Sentence Structures

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Example of a simple sentence:

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She ran to the store.

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Definition of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

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Definition of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Example of a complex sentence:

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Although it was raining, she went for a walk.

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NOT an example of a simple sentence?

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None of the above

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NOT a compound sentence:

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The cat is black.

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NOT a complex sentence: I like to eat pizza

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I like to eat pizza

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Type of sentence: 'I enjoy playing basketball.'

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declarative

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Type of sentence: 'She went to the store and bought some groceries.'

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Compound sentence