Compound sentence practice 2

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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) or a semicolon.

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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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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.

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Provide an 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 effect of using a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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Using a semicolon can create a closer connection between the two independent clauses than a period would.

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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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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses that are connected by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences in writing?

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Compound sentences help to combine related ideas, add variety to sentence structure, and improve the flow of writing.

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What is an example of a compound sentence that uses 'and'?

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She loves to read, and he enjoys writing.