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 known as FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How do you combine two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction?

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You can combine two independent clauses by placing a comma before the coordinating conjunction.

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

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the error in the following sentence: 'She likes to read and she enjoys writing.'

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There should be a comma before 'and': 'She likes to read, and she enjoys writing.'

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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

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You can have pizza for dinner, or you can have pasta.