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.

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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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When should a comma be used in a compound sentence?

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A comma should be placed before the coordinating conjunction when joining 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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect two independent clauses.

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

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You place a comma before the coordinating conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

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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.

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What punctuation can be used instead of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon can be used to connect two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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

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What is the effect of omitting a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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Omitting the comma can lead to confusion or misinterpretation of the sentence structure.