Compound sentences

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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.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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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 a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'

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The independent clauses are 'She loves to read' and 'he loves to write.'

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How do you form a compound sentence?

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To form a compound sentence, combine two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction and a comma.

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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. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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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 simple sentence?

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

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What is a semicolon used for in compound sentences?

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