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 conjunction.

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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 conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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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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Is the following sentence correct? 'I like pizza and I like pasta.'

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Yes, it is correct. It can also be written as 'I like pizza, and I like pasta.'

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What is the effect of using a comma in a sentence?

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A comma helps clarify the meaning of a sentence and indicates a pause.

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In the sentence 'She likes to read, and he likes to write,' what are the independent clauses?

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'She likes to read' and 'he likes to write' are the independent clauses.

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When is it unnecessary to use a comma in a compound sentence?

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It is unnecessary to use a comma when the clauses are not independent, such as in 'I like to swim and run.'

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park but it was closed'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'