Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses using coordinating conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction when connecting two independent clauses.

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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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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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

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

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How can you combine these two sentences into a compound sentence: 'The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day.'

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The sun is shining, and it is a beautiful day.

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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What is an example of a sentence that is NOT a compound sentence?

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She likes ice cream.