Simple, Compound, Complex & Compound/Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause only.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'There is leftover pizza in the fridge.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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What does a compound/complex sentence contain?

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A compound/complex sentence has two independent clauses plus a dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Jack, Wendy and Doc loved the Overlook Hotel until scary things started to happen.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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 coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.