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What is a simple sentence?
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-One main clause
-Ex: Joe waited for the train. I looked for Samantha at the bus station before noon and left on the bus before they arrived. Logan Couture scores a goal. -Hint: Look and see if two parts of the sentence are being connected. If not, it's likely a simple. |
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What is a compound sentence?
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-Two or more main clauses and no subordinate clauses.
-Ex: Joe waited for the train, but the train was late. Logan looked to Thornton for support, but he was not in a good position to accept the puck. -Compound=Two or more complete sentences connected together. -Hint: Remove the contractions and see if all parts are complete sentences. If so, it's likely a compound. |
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What is a complex sentence?
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-One main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
-Ex: Because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, I did not seem that at the station. Logan Couture did not see his parents at breakfast, because they were tired from yesterday's dinner. -Look out for subordinating conjunctions (not FANBOYS). |
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What is a compound-complex sentence?
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-Two or more main clauses and at least one subordinate clauses.
-Although I like to go camping, I haven't had time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with. -Hint=Try to find two independent clauses that are not directly connected as in a compound. |
