Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

The Basics

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Name at least two types of words used in a complex sentence.

if, since, before, after, because, and while.

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This type of sentence explains a complete thought and has a subject and predicate.

simple sentence

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This sentence contains a conjunction. (and, but, or)

compound sentence

Simple, Compound, or Complex?

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Ling worked on her story while the noisy children played.

complex

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Troy and Dean played soccer, but Amy and Tyler stayed inside to make cookies.

What is a compound sentence?

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Some people work at home.

What is a simple sentence?