Compound Sentences

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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 joined by a conjunction (such as 'and', 'but', or 'so') or a semicolon.

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How many subjects and predicates does a compound sentence have?

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A compound sentence has at least two subjects and two predicates.

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What conjunctions are commonly used to join independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'so'.

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True or False: A compound sentence can be formed by joining two simple sentences.

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True.

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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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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 conjunctions.

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What punctuation is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a predicate.

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True or False: A compound sentence can include dependent clauses.

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False. A compound sentence consists only of independent clauses.

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