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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 coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). Example: 'I like reading, and I also enjoy writing.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. Example: 'I love pizza.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'I'm really sleepy since I didn't get enough sleep last night.'

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by linking them with 'and' to show that both ideas are related. Example: 'Johnson made it popular, and he inspired other performers.'

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. They help to create compound sentences.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause for meaning.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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

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What is an example of a sentence that needs revision for clarity?

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Original: 'As this music, spread across Texas, later a subgenre of the blues appeared in Texas.' Revised: 'As this music spread across Texas, a subgenre of the blues appeared.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the role of a semicolon in sentence structure?

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