Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is formed by combining two simple sentences with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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Which conjunction would best join the sentences: 'The students wanted to go out to recess.' and 'The teacher said they had too much work.'?

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The best conjunction to join these sentences is ', but'.

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Provide an example of a correctly written compound sentence.

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An example of a correctly written compound sentence is: 'Blake wrote the story, and Emma took the photographs.'

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What is the purpose of using a comma in a compound sentence?

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The comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the two independent clauses.

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What is the role of the conjunction 'yet' in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to show contrast between two independent clauses.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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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 does the conjunction 'or' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice or alternative between two 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 multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.