Commas in Compound Sentences 2024
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
A comma is used before the conjunction to separate the independent clauses.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do you NOT need a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
You do not need a comma when the independent clauses are joined by a conjunction like 'and' or 'or' if they are short and closely related.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a conjunction?
Back
A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead'?
Back
A comma should be placed before 'but'.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?
Back
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.
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