Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
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Objective
I can build my own simple, compound, and complex sentences.
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Practice
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Explain the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence in your own words.
Identify whether each of the following sentences is simple or compound: a) The dog barked loudly. b) The cat slept on the rug, and the dog slept on the floor. c) I went to the store.
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“Write a simple sentence about what you plan to do this weekend. Write a compound sentence about two things you like to eat for breakfast. ”
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