Simple or Compound Sentence Practice

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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: 'She likes cats.'

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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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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I want to go to the park, but it is raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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Select the simple sentence: 'The dog barks.' or 'The dog barks and the cat meows.'

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The simple sentence is 'The dog barks.'

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Select the compound sentence: 'I like pizza.' or 'I like pizza, and I like pasta.'

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The compound sentence is 'I like pizza, and I like pasta.'

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What is NOT a conjunction?

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'Because' is not a conjunction; it is a subordinating conjunction.

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How can you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has one independent clause with a subject and a verb.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by checking if it has two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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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; it has a subject and a verb.