Punctuating Compound Sentences
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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the FANBOYS?
Back
FANBOYS is an acronym for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk I was too tired'?
Back
The correct punctuation is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but I was too tired.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the 'y' in FANBOYS stand for?
Back
The 'y' in FANBOYS stands for 'yet.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a semicolon in a compound sentence?
Back
A semicolon can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
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