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 'or'.

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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', and 'or'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add information or ideas together.

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What does the conjunction 'but' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present choices or alternatives.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of a conjunction connecting two independent clauses.

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Is 'I love ice cream, and I love cake.' a compound sentence?

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Yes, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by 'and'.

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Is 'She likes to read.' a compound sentence?

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No, it is a simple sentence because it has only one independent clause.

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Combine the sentences: 'I like apples.' and 'I like bananas.'

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I like apples, and I like bananas.

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Combine the sentences: 'He is tall.' and 'He is not good at basketball.'

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He is tall, but he is not good at basketball.