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 is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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Identify the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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The common coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Example of a simple sentence.

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The cat slept on the mat.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express 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 multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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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.