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 conjunction or a semicolon.

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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

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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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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is a verb?

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A verb is an action word that describes what the subject is doing, such as 'run', 'jump', or 'swim'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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How do you join two independent clauses?

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You can join two independent clauses using a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') or a semicolon.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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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 and no dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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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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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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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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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B