Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses with a comma and a conjunction.

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What are the components of a compound sentence?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the 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 three or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more 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 role of a comma in a compound sentence?

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

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Can a compound sentence be used to show contrast?

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Yes, a compound sentence can show contrast when using conjunctions like 'but' or 'yet'.