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 conjunction. 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 subordinate clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Kino's grandfather moved north from Nayarit to a village near La Paz.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After you get home, I want you to clean your room.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It was really cold on Saturday night, so we had to cover up with blankets.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is the difference between a simple 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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What type of sentence is 'Before we go to the bank'?

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None of the above (it is a fragment).