Simple and Compound sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What are the components of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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

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A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go to the park, and my friend wanted to go to the beach.'

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

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent 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, such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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.