Creating Compound Sentences

What are coordinating conjunctions?

• Words that separate words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• Words that emphasize the importance of a particular word or phrase.

• Words that introduce a list of items.

Provide an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

• I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.

• She likes ice cream, so she went to the store.

• He studied hard, yet he failed the exam.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

What is an independent clause?

• An independent clause is a dependent clause.

• An independent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

• An independent clause is a type of punctuation mark.

Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

• Sometimes

• No

• Yes

• Rarely

Explain the role of a coordinating conjunction in creating compound sentences.

• A coordinating conjunction is not necessary in compound sentences

• A coordinating conjunction plays a crucial role in creating compound sentences by joining independent clauses together.

• A coordinating conjunction separates independent clauses in compound sentences

• A coordinating conjunction is used to introduce dependent clauses in compound sentences

How can you combine two independent clauses to form a compound sentence?

• Use a comma

• Use a subordinating conjunction

• Use a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

• Use a period

Name three common coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.

• also

• nor

• yet

• and, but, or

What punctuation mark is commonly used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

• comma

• semicolon

• exclamation mark

• question mark

Why is it important to properly punctuate compound sentences?

• Proper punctuation is only necessary for short sentences.

• Punctuation is not important in writing.

• To clearly separate and connect independent clauses, ensuring the reader understands the intended meaning and flow of the sentence.

• To confuse the reader and make the sentence harder to understand.

Give an example of a compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by a semicolon.

• I enjoy reading books, my sister prefers watching movies.

• I enjoy reading books; however, my sister prefers watching movies.

• I enjoy reading books; my sister prefers watching movies.

• I enjoy reading books; my sister prefers watching movies.