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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance in a sentence. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
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What is an extraneous sentence?
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An extraneous sentence is a sentence that is not necessary to the main idea or argument of a text. It does not add value or information.
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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?
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In a compound sentence, a comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.
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What is the purpose of combining sentences?
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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving the flow and clarity of writing.
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What is a simple sentence?
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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.
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What is a complex sentence?
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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The dependent clause cannot stand alone.
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