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 or a semicolon.

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What are the seven coordinating conjunctions?

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The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS).

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When should a comma be used in a compound sentence?

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A comma should be used before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Does the sentence 'I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead' need a comma?

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Yes, it needs a comma before 'but' because it connects two independent clauses.

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In the sentence 'She said you were in shock but I think you're just lazy', does it need a comma?

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Yes, it needs a comma before 'but'.

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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, indicating a relationship between them.

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How do you determine if a sentence is a compound sentence?

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A sentence is a compound sentence if it has at least two independent clauses that can stand alone as separate sentences.

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What is the function of a comma in relation to coordinating conjunctions?

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The comma is used to separate the independent clauses from each other when a coordinating conjunction is present.

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Complete the sentence: 'Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.'

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but

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What is an independent clause?

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