What is a compound sentence?
COMPOUND SENTENCE

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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are coordinating conjunctions?
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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you identify a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 coordinating conjunction when connecting two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Complete the sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, ____ it started to rain.
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but
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Complete the sentence: You can have ice cream, ____ you can have cake.
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or
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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