Simple, Compound, Complex & Compound/Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause only.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Don't forget to complete your project.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Wait at school until your sister arrives, and she'll give you a ride home.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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What are dependent clauses?

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Dependent clauses are groups of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depend on an independent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in compound sentences?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.