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.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because they express a complete thought.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Which conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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You would use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas.

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

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A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence to separate the independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by conjunctions.

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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 combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine two simple sentences by using a conjunction and adding a comma before the conjunction.

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What is the correct way to combine these sentences: 'I like ice cream.' and 'I like cake.'

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The correct way is: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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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.