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Here are some examples of simple compound sentences:

1. I woke up early, and I went for a run before work.

2. She finished her book, but she wasn't satisfied with the ending.

3. He studied for the exam, so he felt confident, but he still made some mistakes.

4. They went to the beach, and they played volleyball in the sand.

5. The concert was amazing, and we danced all night long.

Simple compound sentences are made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating
conjunction, such as "and," "but," or "or." They are useful for expressing two related ideas in a clear
and concise way. By combining two simple sentences, writers can create more complex and
interesting sentences that flow smoothly and effectively.

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent
clause[1][2][5][6]. Dependent clauses are introduced by subordinating conjunctions such as
"because," "since," "although," or "when"[2][5]. Here are some examples of complex sentences:

1. Although I love pizza, I try not to eat it too often because it's not very healthy.

2. Because she was feeling sick, she decided to stay home from work and rest.

3. After I finish my work, I plan to go for a run to clear my mind.

4. Since it was raining outside, we decided to stay indoors and watch a movie.

5. While I was studying for my exam, my roommate was playing loud music and distracting me.

Complex sentences are useful for expressing complex ideas and relationships between different parts
of a sentence. They typically contain one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses,
and they can be joined together using subordinating conjunctions. By using complex sentences,
writers can add depth and complexity to their writing, making it more interesting and engaging for
readers.

Here are some examples of complex compound sentences:

1. Although I was tired, I stayed up late to finish my homework, and I still had to wake up early for
work the next day.

2. The restaurant was crowded, so we decided to order takeout, but they were out of our favorite
dish, so we had to choose something else.
3. After I finish my work, I plan to go for a run, and if it's not raining, I'll take my dog with me.

4. She was excited to start her new job, but she was also nervous about meeting her new coworkers,
who she had never met before.

5. He studied for hours, but he still didn't feel prepared for the exam, so he decided to ask his
teacher for extra help.

6. The concert was sold out, so we couldn't get tickets, but we were able to watch a live stream of
the performance online.

Complex compound sentences can be useful for expressing complex ideas and relationships between
different parts of a sentence. They typically contain multiple independent clauses and at least one
dependent clause, and they can be joined together using coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, or
conjunctive adverbs.

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