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 (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.

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List the coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS.

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

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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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What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?

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

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Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: 'She loves to read, _____ she doesn't have much time.'

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The correct conjunction is 'but'.

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

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

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

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Example: 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'

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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 joining two independent clauses.

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Identify the independent clauses in the sentence: 'The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.'

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The independent clauses are 'The sun is shining' and 'the birds are singing'.

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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.