Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

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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 cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 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 type of sentence: 'I am forbidden to talk about my work to anyone except the new Receiver.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Jacqueline remembers the day when she had her first golfing lesson.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'William is a new golfer, and he prefers golf clubs that are lightweight.'

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Compound-Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Gina joined the climbing club, but Mary and Melissa joined the baking club.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Orchids are very sensitive plants; you can't give them tap water because tap water contains salt and chemicals.'

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Compound-Complex

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. There are independent clauses and dependent clauses.