English Review

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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 punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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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 semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon connects two closely related independent clauses without using a coordinating conjunction.

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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 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.

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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 does not express a complete thought.

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

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Commas are used to separate independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is an example of incorrect punctuation in a compound sentence?

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I like to read I also enjoy writing.

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What is the function of transitional phrases in compound sentences?

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Transitional phrases help to clarify the relationship between the independent clauses.