Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two or more simple sentences using conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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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', 'or', and 'so'.

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What does 'and' mean in a compound sentence?

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'And' is used to add information or ideas together in a compound sentence.

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What does 'but' mean in a compound sentence?

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'But' is used to show contrast or an exception in a compound sentence.

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What does 'or' mean in a compound sentence?

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'Or' is used to present an alternative or choice in a compound sentence.

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What does 'so' mean in a compound sentence?

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'So' is used to show a result or consequence in a compound sentence.

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Combine these sentences: 'I like ice cream.' 'I like cake.'

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I like ice cream, and I like cake.

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Combine these sentences: 'She is tired.' 'She will go to bed early.'

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She is tired, so she will go to bed early.

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Combine these sentences: 'He wanted to play.' 'It was raining.'

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He wanted to play, but it was raining.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and provide more information in a single sentence.