What is a compound sentence?
Compound Sentences

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A compound sentence is two or more sentences that are joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the coordinating conjunctions in FANBOYS?
Back
FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Choose the compound sentence: 'The children have to share their toys, or they will not be able to play together.'
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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Choose the compound sentence: 'Greg needs to get to work, but his car broke down.'
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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 because it does not express a complete thought.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the conjunction 'and' do in a compound sentence?
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The conjunction 'and' connects two related ideas or independent clauses.
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