Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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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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What are the FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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Choose the correct conjunction: Kelly broke her arm, _____ she has to wear a cast for a few weeks.

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so

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Identify a 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 connects two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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What is a simple sentence?

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

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Example of a simple sentence:

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The dog barks.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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