What is a compound sentence?
Compound Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Back
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
Front
What does 'FANBOYS' stand for?
Back
'FANBOYS' stands for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?
Back
The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) when joining two independent clauses.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Complete the sentence with a coordinating conjunction: 'I wanted to go to the park, _______ it started to rain.'
Back
but
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Choose the correct coordinating conjunction: 'You can have ice cream, _______ you can have cake.'
Back
or
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?
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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses to show a relationship between them.
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