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 (e.g., and, but, or) or a semicolon.

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Identify the structure: 'I fell out of bed, so mom came to check on me.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by the conjunction 'so'.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'When we get in the car.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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Identify the structure: 'Look on top of the refrigerator for the key.'

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This is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the structure: 'I was late; however, the class had not started.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by a conjunctive adverb 'however'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'