Compound Sentences
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are independent clauses?
Back
Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (FANBOYS).
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does a compound sentence need a comma?
Back
Yes, a compound sentence typically requires a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
The comma is used to separate the two independent clauses to clarify the sentence structure.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?
Back
Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a compound sentence?
Back
I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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