Simple, Compound, Complex & Compound/Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that contains a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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I love to go on long walks.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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Provide 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 a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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Jack, Wendy, and Doc loved the Overlook Hotel until scary things started to happen.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Take the jacket with you, or you may regret it after the sun goes down.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.