Simple or Compound Sentence?

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses, which can stand alone as separate sentences.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'The dog barks.'

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'The dog barks, and the cat meows.'

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What role do coordinating conjunctions play in compound sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Can a compound sentence contain a simple sentence?

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Yes, a compound sentence can contain simple sentences as its independent clauses.

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

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A comma is commonly used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses.