Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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

What is an independent clause?

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

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

False. A compound sentence consists only of independent clauses.

What is the role of conjunctions in compound sentences?

Conjunctions connect independent clauses and indicate the relationship between them.

Identify the compound sentence: 'I like coffee, and my friend likes tea.' or 'I like coffee.'

'I like coffee, and my friend likes tea.' is the compound sentence.

What is a coordinating conjunction?

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure, such as 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

How can you identify a compound sentence?

Look for two independent clauses connected by a conjunction or a semicolon.

What is the purpose of using compound sentences in writing?

Compound sentences help to combine related ideas, add variety to sentence structure, and improve the flow of writing.

Compound Sentences

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English

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1st - 2nd Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

L.1.1J, L.3.1H, L.7.1A

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

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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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many subjects and predicates does a compound sentence have?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

True.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

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