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 or a semicolon.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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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 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 role of a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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

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What is an example of using a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal elements in a sentence, such as 'either...or', 'neither...nor', 'both...and'.