Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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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 comma and 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 at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the sentence type: 'The dog barked.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'I wanted to eat, but I was too full.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'When the bell rang, the students left the classroom.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A conjunction connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction to separate the independent clauses.