Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'so').

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True or False: A compound sentence has only 1 subject and 1 predicate.

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False

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What do you need to create a compound sentence?

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You need at least two simple sentences and a conjunction to join them.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate.

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True or False: A compound sentence can have two subjects and two predicates.

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True

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What conjunctions can be used in a compound sentence?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'so'.

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Make a compound sentence from these: 'I like ice cream.' 'I like cake.'

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I like ice cream, and I like cake.

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Which is a simple sentence? 'I am happy.' or 'I am happy, and I am excited.'

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I am happy.

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Create a compound sentence from: 'I went to the park.' 'I played soccer.'

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I went to the park, and I played soccer.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A conjunction connects two independent clauses.