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.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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When do you use a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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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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Is the following sentence simple or compound? 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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The sentence is compound.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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Which of the following is a correct compound sentence? 'She likes to read, and he likes to write.'

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This is a correct compound sentence.

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Fill in the blank: 'I wanted to play outside, _____ it was too cold.'

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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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What is a simple sentence?

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