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.

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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 express a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?

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The comma comes before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I wanted to go to the park but it was raining.'

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Yes, it should be 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'She likes apples and oranges.'

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No, it does not need a comma.

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What is the purpose of using a comma in a compound sentence?

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The comma helps to clarify the separation between the two independent clauses, making the sentence easier to read.

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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?

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

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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.