Compund 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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Provide 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 purpose of using a compound sentence?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'She likes tea, and he likes coffee.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more 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 sentence that is NOT a compound sentence?

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The cat slept on the mat.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.