COMPOUND SENTENCE

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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.

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

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or add information.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'or'?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'so'?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'for'?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain a reason or purpose.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'nor'?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative ideas.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'yet'?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrast or exception.

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How do you form a compound sentence?

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To form a compound sentence, you can join two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, using a comma before the conjunction.