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.

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What are the FANBOYS?

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

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What does 'and' mean in a compound sentence?

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'And' is used to connect two related ideas or actions.

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What does 'but' mean in a compound sentence?

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'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What does 'or' mean in a compound sentence?

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'Or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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What does 'nor' mean in a compound sentence?

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'Nor' is used to connect two negative ideas.

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What does 'for' mean in a compound sentence?

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'For' is used to explain a reason or purpose.

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What does 'yet' mean in a compound sentence?

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'Yet' is used to show contrast, similar to 'but', but often implies an unexpected outcome.

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What does 'so' mean in a compound sentence?

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'So' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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How do you identify independent clauses?

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Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences and contain a subject and a verb.