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 coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. The most common ones are: and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add information or connect similar ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'but' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'so' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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

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

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I wanted to go to the park, and my friend wanted to go too.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.