Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: '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 contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because,' 'although,' and 'when.'

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted pizza, but my friend wanted sushi.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause. Example: 'Because it was raining, we stayed inside.'

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go out, but it was too cold.'

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Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction? 'when', 'because', 'if', 'summer'

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'Summer' is NOT a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the correct way to write a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence should have a comma before the dependent clause if it starts the sentence. Example: 'After I finished my homework, I went outside.'

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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 sentence because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to read.'