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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How do you identify independent clauses in a sentence?

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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

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Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses to show a relationship between them, such as contrast, addition, or choice.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, and it was sunny outside.

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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 effect of using 'or' in a compound sentence?

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Using 'or' presents an alternative or choice between two independent clauses.

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How can you combine two independent clauses into a compound sentence?

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You can combine them by using a coordinating conjunction and a comma before the 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 punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.