Compound sentence practice 3

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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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How do you punctuate a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction?

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When joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, place a comma before the conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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

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Provide an 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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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 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 do you punctuate a compound sentence with a semicolon?

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When using a semicolon to join two independent clauses, do not use a conjunction. Example: I like coffee; my sister prefers tea.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.