Compound Sentence Skills Flashcard

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Identify the correct punctuation before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

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A comma (,) is used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?

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The purpose of using a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and provide more information in a single sentence.

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Example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.

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Example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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How do you join two independent clauses with 'or'?

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You can join them by using a comma before 'or'. Example: You can have pizza, or you can have pasta.

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What is the role of a semicolon in compound sentences?

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A semicolon can be used to join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.