19. Syntax and semantics | How to distinguish between simple and compound sentences

Writing Tricks (for Cambridge, Trinity and Aptis exams)

Are the following sentences simple sentences or compound sentences? How can you even tell? Listen to this episode to find out the answer and to start the journey from meaning to structure in English.

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