Compound Sentence Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence with two or more independent clauses (two or more complete sentences) correctly joined together.

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Which conjunctions are commonly used to join independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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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 predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Can a compound sentence be formed using a semicolon?

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Yes, a compound sentence can be formed using a semicolon to join two independent clauses without a conjunction.

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What is a common mistake when writing compound sentences?

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A common mistake is to join two independent clauses with just a comma, which is known as a comma splice.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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I love chocolate ice cream, but I also enjoy vanilla.

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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 a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.