Simple and Compound Sentences Flashcardarooni

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two independent clauses using a comma and a conjunction.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The big, brown dog ran toward the blue and red ball.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Morgan and Riley plan to enter their robot in an engineering competition.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The robot can sort objects, but it cannot count.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What do you use to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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You use a comma followed by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a conjunction?

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