Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which means it has two or more subjects sharing the same verb. Example: 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'I like pizza and I like pasta.'

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Yes, this is a correct compound sentence.

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

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more 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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys swimming.'

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