Simple sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause, which means it has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the subject in the simple sentence: 'The dog barks.'

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The subject is 'The dog.'

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Identify the predicate in the simple sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The predicate is 'sleeps on the mat.'

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Choose the simple sentence: 'She runs every morning.' or 'Although she runs every morning, she is tired.'

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'She runs every morning.' is the simple sentence.

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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Choose the simple sentence: 'He likes pizza.' or 'He likes pizza, and she likes pasta.'

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'He likes pizza.' is the simple sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Choose the simple sentence: 'The sun is shining.' or 'The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.'

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'The sun is shining.' is the simple sentence.

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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.'

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Identify the simple sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.' or 'I enjoy reading books, but my brother prefers watching movies.'

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'I enjoy reading books.' is the simple sentence.