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 a subject and a verb, and it 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 two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction such as 'and', 'or', or 'but'.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions used to form compound sentences?

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The coordinating conjunctions used to form compound sentences are 'and', 'or', and 'but'.

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Can a simple sentence contain more than one subject or verb?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have more than one subject or verb, as long as it expresses a single complete thought.

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Identify the following sentence: 'The quilt will look like a big basket of flowers.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the following sentence: 'Cats are very independent, but they can also be very sweet.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence 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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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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The role of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence is to connect two independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence be made up of more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can consist of three or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.