Compound Sentence Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses (two or more complete sentences) correctly joined together.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they contain a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) are used to connect independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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My favorite ice cream is mint chip, but I like cookie dough ice cream too.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is a semicolon used for in compound sentences?

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A semicolon can be used to connect two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using a semicolon.

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The school paid homage to their retiring teachers at an end-of-year celebration; it was well deserved after their many years of service.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence contain dependent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can contain dependent clauses, but it must have at least two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a compound sentence with a dependent clause?

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Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and I enjoyed the fresh air.