Compound Sentences & Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)- 2

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' indicate?

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' indicate?

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'nor' indicate?

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' indicate?

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'yet' indicate?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to show a contrast or unexpected result.

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When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Identify the correct use of a comma in a compound sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The comma is placed before 'but' because it connects two independent clauses.