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Simple and Compound Sentences Explained

The document explains the difference between simple and compound sentences. A simple sentence contains a single independent clause, while a compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions. Examples are provided for each type of sentence and the common conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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Simple and Compound Sentences Explained

The document explains the difference between simple and compound sentences. A simple sentence contains a single independent clause, while a compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions. Examples are provided for each type of sentence and the common conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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Simple and Compound Sentences with Examples

Sentence Type Description Example

Simple Sentence A sentence consisting of a single

independent
Example
clause.1: She reads a book.

Example 2: The sun is shining

brightly.

Compound Sentence A sentence that consists of two or

more independent clauses joined by

a coordinating conjunction (for, and,

nor, but, or,Example


yet, so).1: I wanted to go for a

walk, but it started to rain.

Example 2: She likes tea, and he

prefers coffee.

Coordinating

Conjunctions Common conjunctions used in

compound sentences are: for, and,

nor, but, or,Example:


yet, so. He was tired, so he went

to bed early.

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