Simple vs Compound vs Complex

What are the three types of sentences?

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

"Freddy is going to a park."

Which one is the subject?

"Popcorn goes well with butter."

Which one is the verb?

"Taylor and Mary are currently in class, doing their classwork."

Which one is the compound subject?

"Alyssa and Aretha are jogging and skipping at the park."

Which one are the verbs?

Which are the elements of a compound sentence?

• At least two subjects and two verbs

• Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

• Subordinating Conjunctions (AWUBIS)

• comma

Provide one compound sentence.

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Provide a compound sentence.

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Provide a compound sentence.

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Independent Clause + Dependent Clause = Complex Sentence

One idea + half an idea = Complex Sentence

True or False?

• True
• False