What is a compound sentence?
Unit 3/4 Revising & Editing

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two independent clauses using a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'so').
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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 a conjunction?
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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.
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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?
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The purpose of revising a sentence is to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.
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What does it mean to edit a sentence?
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Editing a sentence involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.
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What is capitalization?
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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.
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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.
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