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 conjunction.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates that both clauses are true or that they are related.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast between the two clauses.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between the two clauses.

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Complete the sentence: My brother likes singing, ____________ he isn't very good at it.

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but

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Complete the sentence: David likes to swim, ______________ he likes to play football.

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and

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Complete the sentence: You must study hard, _____________ you will get a bad score.

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or

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Combine these sentences: I went to sleep at 9.00 at night. I woke up at 5.00 in the morning. The correct compound sentence is ....

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I went to sleep at 9.00 at night and woke up at 5.00 in the morning.

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Combine these sentences: Vino went to the show. Vino forgot his wallet. The correct compound sentence is ....

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Vino went to the show but forgot his wallet.