Phantom Tollbooth Act II

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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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I play the violin well, but the clarinet is my favorite instrument.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

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What is the structure of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

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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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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We read the playwright, and we went to see the play.

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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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What agreement do King Azaz and the Mathemagician reach at the end of Act II?

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They agree that the princesses should rule the kingdoms again.

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What are the Lethargians in 'The Phantom Tollbooth'?

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The Lethargians are characters that represent laziness and apathy.