What is a Compound Sentence?
9th Grade Benchmark

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9th Grade
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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses, usually joined by a conjunction such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Oxford Comma?
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The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. Example: 'I love apples, bananas, and oranges.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you correct a list without an Oxford comma?
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To correct a list without an Oxford comma, add a comma before the 'and' or 'or' in the list. Example: 'I love dogs, cats, and horses.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Linking Verb?
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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective. Example: 'She is a teacher.' ('is' is the linking verb.)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an Introductory Phrase?
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An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides context for the main part of the sentence. It is usually followed by a comma. Example: 'During class, we learned about grammar.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an Appositive Phrase?
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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. Example: 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of commas in a list?
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Commas are used in a list to separate items, making it clear that they are distinct elements. Example: 'We bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
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