Grammar 11

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to show a relationship between them.

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Combine these two sentences into a compound sentence: 'I like ice cream. I like cake.'

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I like ice cream, and I like cake.

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Which of the following is a correct compound sentence? 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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Correct.

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'She likes to read, and she likes to write.'

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There is no error; it is a correct compound sentence.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.

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Combine these sentences: 'The sun is shining. The birds are singing.'

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The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.