COMPOUND SENTENCE

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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.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions represented by the acronym FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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

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Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses to show a relationship between them.

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

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the effect of using 'yet' in a compound sentence?

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'Yet' indicates a contrast or unexpected outcome between the two independent clauses.

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

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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

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She was tired, so she went to bed early.