Forming Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - these are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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How do you combine two sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine two sentences by connecting them with 'and' to show addition. Example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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How do you combine two sentences using 'but'?

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You can combine two sentences by connecting them with 'but' to show contrast. Example: 'I like ice cream, but I don't like cake.'

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How do you combine two sentences using 'or'?

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You can combine two sentences by connecting them with 'or' to present an alternative. Example: 'Would you like tea, or would you like coffee?'.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of using a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate the two independent clauses, making the sentence clearer.

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Combine the sentences: 'I want to play outside.' 'It is raining.' using 'but'.

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I want to play outside, but it is raining.

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Combine the sentences: 'She loves reading.' 'She loves writing.' using 'and'.

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She loves reading, and she loves writing.

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Combine the sentences: 'You can have pizza.' 'You can have pasta.' using 'or'.

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You can have pizza, or you can have pasta.