Compound & Complex Sentences Review

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

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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What are AAWWUBBIS words?

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AAWWUBBIS words are subordinating conjunctions that begin dependent clauses: Although, After, When, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since.

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When should you use a comma with AAWWUBBIS words?

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You should use a comma when an AAWWUBBIS word begins a sentence (an opener). Example: 'Although it was late, I finished my homework.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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In a compound sentence, use a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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 sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to form a complete sentence.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday, so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.'