UNIVERSE
SPACE EXPLORATION
Question
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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Detailed explanation-1: -A simple sentence consists of just one clause. A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses. A compound sentence consists of two or more coordinate (independent) clauses.
Detailed explanation-2: -A compound-complex sentence is comprised of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Each sentence is defined by the use of independent and dependent clauses, conjunctions, and subordinators.
Detailed explanation-4: -A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction, also known as the FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). In addition, you can join independent clauses with a semicolon or with a semicolon, conjunction adverb, and a comma.
Detailed explanation-5: -I like coffee. Mary likes tea. → I like coffee, and Mary likes tea. Mary went to work. John went to the party. I went home. → Mary went to work, but John went to the party, and I went home. Our car broke down. We came last. → Our car broke down; we came last.