Unit 8- 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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Common examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas, making writing more fluid and complex.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'She likes to read, and she likes to swim.'

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There is no error; this is a correct compound sentence.

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

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'or.'

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Example: 'You can have ice cream, or you can have cake.'

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

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