Sentence patterns

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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 one 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 compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the structure: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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True or False: A simple sentence can have more than one subject.

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True, a simple sentence can have a compound subject. Example: 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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True or False: A complex sentence can stand alone as a complete thought.

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False, a complex sentence cannot stand alone because it contains a dependent clause.