Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, often preceded by a comma.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?

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The coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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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'.

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When should you use a comma 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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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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

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Identify the correct sentence: 'Hannah did a backflip on the playground and a cartwheel.'

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This sentence is correct as it properly connects two related actions.

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Does the sentence 'I went to dance and then went home.' need a comma?

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No, it does not need a comma because 'went to dance' and 'went home' are not independent clauses.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.