Conjunctions, Commas, Clauses, and Compound Sentences

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What is a conjunction?

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

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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 conjunction.

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (can stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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

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

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When should you use a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I like apples, and I like oranges.'

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Yes, this sentence is correct because it uses a conjunction to connect two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone.

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What is the function of the word 'but' in a sentence?

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'But' is a conjunction used to show contrast between two ideas.