Sentence Structures

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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 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 contains 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: 'When the stars are visible, my family goes camping in the backyard.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Russia has a variety of natural resources including oil, natural gas, timber, iron ore, copper, and lead.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'You should not make Mrs. Hageman angry; she will turn into the She-Hulk.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Annual plants survive only one season, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent 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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I went to the store.'