Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences

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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 consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating 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 an 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 subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'although', 'because', and 'since'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction: 'although', 'and', 'but', 'nor'.

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Although is a subordinating conjunction.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction: 'because', 'for', 'or', 'and'.

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Because is a subordinating conjunction.

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Identify a coordinating conjunction: 'yet', 'as', 'therefore', 'since'.

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Yet is a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.'