Creating Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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Is the sentence 'The cat slept and the dog barked.' a compound sentence?

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Yes, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses: 'The cat slept' and 'the dog barked'.

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Is the sentence 'She likes apples.' a simple or compound sentence?

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It is a simple sentence because it has only one independent clause.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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An example of a simple sentence is: 'The dog ran fast.'