Compound Sentence

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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.

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What is an independent clause (IC)?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What does 'FANBOYS' stand for?

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'FANBOYS' is an acronym for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How do you form a compound sentence?

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To form a compound sentence, combine two independent clauses using a conjunction, following the formula: IC, conj IC.

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Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?

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The comma goes before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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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 purpose of using a compound sentence?

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The purpose of using a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and provide more information in a single sentence.

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

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains 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 conjunctions.