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 conjunction.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates that both clauses are true or that they are related.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast between the two clauses.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between the two clauses.

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Complete the sentence: I want to go to the park, __________ I have too much homework.

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but

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Complete the sentence: She can have ice cream, __________ she can have cake.

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or

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Complete the sentence: I enjoy reading books, __________ I also like watching movies.

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and

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Combine the sentences: The dog barked. The cat ran away.

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The dog barked and the cat ran away.