Compound Sentences Intro English 1

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two or more sentences that are joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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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 sentences.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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What punctuation is used in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

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When do you use 'and' in a compound sentence?

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You use 'and' to connect two related ideas or actions.

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When do you use 'but' in a compound sentence?

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You use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas.

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When do you use 'or' in a compound sentence?

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You use 'or' to present an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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

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The comma separates the two independent clauses before the coordinating conjunction.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I like apples but I prefer oranges.'

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Yes, it should be 'I like apples, but I prefer oranges.'