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 independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?

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The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.

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What punctuation can be used to join independent clauses besides a coordinating conjunction?

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A semicolon can be used to join independent clauses when they are closely related.

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

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The semicolon indicates a pause that is longer than a comma but shorter than a period, linking closely related independent clauses.

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What is the rule for using a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be placed before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is 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 effect of using a semicolon instead of a coordinating conjunction?

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Using a semicolon can create a stronger connection between the independent clauses, emphasizing their relationship.