FANBOYS/Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What are the FANBOYS conjunctions?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are the coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, and it was sunny outside.

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What is the purpose of using a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses, indicating a relationship between them.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

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What conjunction would best fit in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party, ____ I was too tired.'

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but.

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What is an example of a compound sentence using 'or'?

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You can have pizza for dinner, or you can have pasta.

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What does the conjunction 'for' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'for' indicates a reason or explanation for the preceding clause.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.