Compound Sentences
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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?
Back
The coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you identify independent clauses in a sentence?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
Back
Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses to show a relationship between them, such as contrast, addition, or choice.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, and it was sunny outside.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of using 'or' in a compound sentence?
Back
Using 'or' presents an alternative or choice between two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
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