Commas In Compound Sentences project

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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You should use a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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When should you use a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used after an introductory dependent clause or before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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A comma should be placed before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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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 verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction, often separated by a comma.