Compound Sentences

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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 or a semicolon.

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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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How do you correctly punctuate a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What is a semicolon and when is it used in compound sentences?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, such as however, therefore, and moreover.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence that uses a conjunctive adverb?

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Use a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb and a comma after it.

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

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The semicolon indicates a closer relationship between the two independent clauses than a period would.

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Can you provide an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction?

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

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Can you provide an example of a compound sentence using a semicolon?

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Certainly! 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.'

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

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.