Compound Sentences
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?
Back
The coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.3.1H
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should a comma be used in a compound sentence?
Back
A comma should be placed before the coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.3.1H
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does the following sentence need a comma? 'I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.'
Back
Yes, it needs a comma before 'but'.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does the following sentence need a comma? 'Should I go to the mall or movies?'
Back
No, it does not need a comma.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Complete the sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction: 'Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.'
Back
but.
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CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.1.1G
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does the following sentence need a comma? 'She said you were sick but I think you're just lazy.'
Back
Yes, it needs a comma before 'but'.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
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