Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two or more simple sentences using a conjunction.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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How do you combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine two simple sentences by using a conjunction and a comma before the conjunction.

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What is the purpose of using commas in compound sentences?

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Commas are used in compound sentences to separate the independent clauses when they are joined by a conjunction.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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Xena the Warrior Princess bravely fought a hydra, and she was victorious.

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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 a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.

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What does the word 'but' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The word 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas in a compound sentence.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' shows a contrast between two ideas.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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You place a comma before the conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.