Simple, Complex, Compound 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 or more 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: 'They named their robot Rowdy, and painted it gold.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Larson is in charge of the technology club.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Patricia likes chemistry, but she likes biology better.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I have a sister and two brothers.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When Uncle Jack comes to town, we all have a good time.'

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Complex 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: In '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: In 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the verb.