What is a compound sentence?
Compound Sentences

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5th Grade
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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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What are coordinating conjunctions?
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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
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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 simple sentence?
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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you join two independent clauses?
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You can join two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction and a comma.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Is 'I like pizza, and I like pasta' a compound sentence?
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Yes, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and'.
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