Grammar 11

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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 is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or a connection between two related ideas.

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

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The independent clauses are 'I wanted to go for a walk' and 'it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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The comma is used to separate the two independent clauses to clarify the sentence structure.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.

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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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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause and does not contain any dependent clauses.

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

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.