Compound Sentences Flashcard

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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 coordinating conjunction.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?

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The coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?

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The comma comes before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.

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

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

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What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?

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The purpose of using a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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How do you identify independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences and contain a subject and a verb.

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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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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate 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 coordinating conjunctions.

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What is an example of a compound sentence using 'or'?

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You can have tea, or you can have coffee.