Simple and compound 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 and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like to play volleyball.'

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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. Example: 'I like to play volleyball, and I like to swim.'

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What does it mean to join two sentences?

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Joining two sentences means combining them into one sentence using a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence to separate the independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by conjunctions.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence 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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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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What is the role of 'and' in a sentence?

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'And' is a conjunction used to connect similar ideas or add information.