Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two sentences joined together by a comma and a conjunction.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects two sentences or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Identify the correct compound sentence: Richard kicked the soccer ball toward the goal, ______ Chase blocked it.

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The correct answer is: Richard kicked the soccer ball toward the goal, but Chase blocked it.

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Fill in the blank: The dog must eat dinner, _________ it is going to be hungry.

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The correct answer is: or.

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Fill in the blank: You can make your appointment now, ______ we can call you next week to schedule it.

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The correct answer is: or.

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Fill in the blank: It rained all day, _______ we didn't go outside.

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The correct answer is: so.

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What does 'but' indicate in a compound sentence?

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'But' indicates a contrast between two ideas or sentences.

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What does 'and' indicate in a compound sentence?

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'And' indicates that two ideas or sentences are related or added together.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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You use a comma before the conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.