Conjunctions, Compound Sentences, and Complex Sentences

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What are the three types of conjunctions?

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The three types of conjunctions are coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions.

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What does the acronym 'FANBOYS' stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Give 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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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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How do you combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine them using a coordinating conjunction, such as 'and' or 'but'.