Compound sentences
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Back
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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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
Back
A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'
Back
The independent clauses are 'She loves to read' and 'he loves to write.'
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you form a compound sentence?
Back
To form a compound sentence, combine two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction and a comma.
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CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
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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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a compound sentence?
Back
The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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