Coordinating Conjunctions & Compound Sentences

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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. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction, often preceded by a comma.

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Misty loved training water Pokemon, but she was afraid of Gyarados.

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What is the role of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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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 connected by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What coordinating conjunction would you use to complete this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, _____ it started to rain.'

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but

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What is an example of a sentence that is NOT a compound sentence?

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She enjoys reading. (This is a simple sentence with only one independent clause.)