Simple sentences 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 no dependent clauses. 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 at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was too cold outside.'

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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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Identify the type of sentence: 'The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He runs every morning.'

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Simple sentence.