Commas in 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 coordinating conjunction.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?

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The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.

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Combine the sentences: 'I like ice cream.' and 'I like cake.'

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I like ice cream, and I like cake.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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The comma helps to clarify the separation between two independent clauses.

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True or False: A compound sentence can have more than two independent clauses.

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True.

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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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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I wanted to go to the park but it was closed.'

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Yes, it should be: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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What is the correct way to combine: 'She loves to dance.' and 'She is shy.'

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She loves to dance, but she is shy.

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Fill in the blank: 'I wanted to play outside, _______ it was too cold.'

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but.