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 contains 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 dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Do you like to play basketball or soccer better?'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Before she left school, Rosie packed up her homework and books.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The air is crisp, and there is not a cloud in the sky.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My iPad is dead because I forgot to charge it last night.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Ulmer and Ms. Sanford drink coffee every morning.'

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Simple sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The cat sleeps.' (The cat is the subject.)

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: 'run', 'is', 'jump'.