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Types of sentences

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    Simple, complex and compound sentences
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  • Name one conjunction used in a compound sentence.
    and, but, or, so
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  • What kind of sentence is this? My car broke down yesterday, so I had to walk.
    Compound sentence
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  • What kind of sentence is this? 'Her mother didn't give her permission, but her father said yes.'
    Compound sentence
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  • What kind of sentences is this? 'As soon as I got home, I took my shoes off.'
    Complex sentence
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  • What kind of sentences is this? 'If you ask me, I'll accept.'
    Complex sentence.
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  • What kind of sentence is this? 'My grumpy older brother read his boring book in a rush.'
    Simple sentence.
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  • Share a simple sentence with the verb 'take' in the simple past.
    Checked by the teacher.
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  • Share a complex sentence with the conjunction 'after'.
    Checked by the teacher.
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  • Share a compound sentence with the conjunction 'or'.
    Checked by the teacher.
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  • What kind of sentence is this? I have three kids and a dog.
    Simple sentence
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  • What kind of sentence is this? Before class, I eat dinner.
    Simple sentence
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  • What kind of sentence is this? We went to the movies last weekend, but it was sold out.
    Compound sentence
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  • What kind of sentence is this? Although Arizona is usually hot in February, it was very cold there last week.
    complex
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  • Name one conjunction used in a complex sentence.
    Checked by the teacher. Common subordinating conjunctions: because, although, even though, since, before, after, when
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  • What kind of sentence is this? He is planning to go to college after he finishes ESL classes.
    complex sentence
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  • What kind of sentence is this? My husband feeds and walks our dog.
    simple sentence
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