What is a compound sentence?
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.
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What is the purpose of revising sentences?
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The purpose of revising sentences is to improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?
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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.
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What does it mean to combine sentences effectively?
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Combining sentences effectively means merging two or more sentences into one coherent sentence without losing meaning or clarity.
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