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Simple Sentences

There are three main types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses one idea. It can have compound subjects or verbs but only one subject-verb combination. A compound sentence joins two or more simple sentences with conjunctions. It is made up of simple sentences connected with words like "and", "but", or "so".

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Simple Sentences

There are three main types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses one idea. It can have compound subjects or verbs but only one subject-verb combination. A compound sentence joins two or more simple sentences with conjunctions. It is made up of simple sentences connected with words like "and", "but", or "so".

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Simple sentences

There are three main types of sentences. The first of these is called a simple sentence.
A simple sentence has one independent clause and expresses one idea

Example

A simple sentence must have one subject - verb combination but the subject may
be compound, ie have more than one element.

Example

A simple sentence can also have a compound verb construction.

Example

Simple sentences can only have only one subject-verb combination and commas are not
used. Below are some examples of the different combinations that you might find in simple
sentences.

Examples

Compound Sentences
A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined with a conjunction.
Notice that there are some key characteristics of a compound sentence:
1. It is made up of simple sentences.
2. It is made when simple sentences are joined with a conjunction.
Examples of Compound Sentences:
1. Sarah walked to class, but Kevin ran.
2. I want hamburgers, but Lois wants pizza.
3. The photographer held up a bear, and the little boy smiled.
4. I fell out of the bed, so Mom came to check on me.
5. The dog buried his bone, and the cat sniffed around it.
6. I was late; however, the class had not started.
7. I left my bag on the bus; therefore, I did not have a pencil.
8. Can I go home with you, so we can do our homework together?
9. It was very hot outside, and the ice cream melted.
10. Our team tried hard, but we lost the game.

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