What is a compound sentence?
Combining Sentences

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the common conjunctions used to combine sentences?
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The common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you combine two independent clauses using 'and'?
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You can combine two independent clauses by placing a comma before 'and'. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, and it started to rain.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using a conjunction in a compound sentence?
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The purpose of using a conjunction is to connect two independent clauses to show a relationship between them.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify independent clauses in a sentence?
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Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences and contain a subject and a verb.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a compound sentence using 'but'?
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An example of a compound sentence using 'but' is: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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