What is a compound sentence?
Compound Sentences

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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What are the coordinating conjunctions represented by FANBOYS?
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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
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Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?
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The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.
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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.
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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?
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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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What is 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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