Compound Sentences
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6th 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.
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CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are independent clauses?
Back
Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?
Back
The comma comes before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.
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CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does this sentence need a comma? 'I wanted to go to the park but it was raining.'
Back
Yes, it should be 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does this sentence need a comma? 'She likes apples and oranges.'
Back
No, it does not need a comma.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
The comma helps to clarify the separation between the two independent clauses, making the sentence easier to read.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
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