Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Complete the sentence: I wanted to go to the park, _____ it started to rain.

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but

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I like apples and oranges.'

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No

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Complete the sentence: She studied hard, _____ she passed the test.

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so

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

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the two independent clauses.

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Complete the sentence: He can play the guitar, _____ he prefers the piano.

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but

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I wanted to eat pizza but I was too full.'

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Yes

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What are some examples of coordinating conjunctions?

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Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.