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 or a semicolon.

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What are the FANBOYS conjunctions?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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How do you join two simple sentences to form a compound sentence?

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You join two simple sentences using a comma and a conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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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.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate.

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How can you identify the subject in a sentence?

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To identify the subject, ask 'who' or 'what' is performing the action of the verb.

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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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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How can you change a group of words into a compound sentence?

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You can change a group of words into a compound sentence by adding a conjunction and a comma between the independent clauses.