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 two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that connects the independent clauses.

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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 difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go to the movies, and my friend wanted to go to dinner.'

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'If it rains we will stay inside'?

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A comma is needed after 'rains': 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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Which of the following is a compound sentence? 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.' or 'Although she loves to read, she doesn't have time.'

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'She loves to read, and he loves to write.' is a compound sentence.

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What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses, indicating a relationship between them.

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In the sentence 'I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired,' what are the independent clauses?

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The independent clauses are 'I wanted to go to the party' and 'I was too tired.'