Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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Sentence variety helps make writing more interesting.

Juan played football while Jane went shopping.

A dependent clause with a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own.

The predatory cat stopped and surveyed his surroundings.

The cat fell asleep on the warm kitchen because he was deprived of sleep the night before.

The cat usually slept during the day, yet curiosity held him at the corner of the kitchen.

The cat was unsuccessful in his attempt to catch the mouse, and the mouse was equally as unlucky in his attempt to get the cheese.

The dedicated, feline detective stays awake at night even though the foresighted mouse will not be venturing out this week.