Compound Sentences

Compound Sentences

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English

4th Grade

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses in a compound sentence?

Back

The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

Back

You can combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence by using a coordinating conjunction and ensuring that both clauses are independent.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?

Back

The purpose of using a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and provide a smoother flow of information.

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