Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction like 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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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. They have a subject and a verb.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'so'.

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Which word is a conjunction in this sentence: 'I want to play outside, but it is raining.'?

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'but' is the conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

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How do you make a compound sentence from two simple sentences?

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You can join two simple sentences using a conjunction. For example, 'I like ice cream' and 'I like cake' can become 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to combine related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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True or False: A compound sentence can have more than two independent clauses.

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True. A compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by conjunctions.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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Which of the following is a simple sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.' or 'The cat is sleeping, and the dog is barking.'?

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'The cat is sleeping.' is a simple sentence.