Types of Sentences

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Objective

I can differentiate between simple, compound, and complex sentences, as well as fragments and run-ons.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

  2. 2

    A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which begins with a subordinating conjunction.

  3. 3

    A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence because it begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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Practice

3 questions

1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a simple sentence?

2

Explain the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Identify each of the following as simple, compound, complex, fragment, or run-on: 1. I went to the store. 2. Because it was raining. 3. I went to the store, I bought milk. 4. After I ate dinner, I watched a movie. 5. I like to read and write.

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