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Simple and Compound Sentences

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Chalky white text over writing on a blurred blackboard in the background reads, "Simple and Compound Sentences."

Simple sentences just have two parts: a subject and a predicate or verb. Compound sentences are made up of two complete simple sentences or independent clauses. Students will be able to identify the difference and feel comfortable with both types of sentences.

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