Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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List the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses, indicating the relationship between them.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.

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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 the coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'or'.

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You can have pizza for dinner, or you can have pasta.