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Types of Sentences

Simple Sentence

A simple sentence expresses a complete idea.

  Flowers grow.

  (This is a simple sentence.)

  Flowers and weeds grow.

  (This sentence has two simple subjects.)

  Flowers grow and bloom.

  (This sentence has two simple predicates.)

Compound Sentence

A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and connecting word (and, but, or).

  Weeds grow, and flowers bloom.