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What are compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are sentences that contain two or more independent clauses, usually joined by conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I like to play soccer, and my brother likes to play basketball.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'or'.

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Would you like pizza, or would you prefer pasta?

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds.

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What is the contraction for 'do not'?

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The contraction for 'do not' is 'don't'.

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What kind of sentence is a statement?

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A statement is a sentence that provides information and ends with a period.

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What kind of sentence is a question?

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A question is a sentence that asks something and ends with a question mark.

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What kind of sentence is an exclamation?

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An exclamation is a sentence that expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What kind of sentence is a command?

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A command is a sentence that gives an order or instruction and usually ends with a period.