Compound Sentences
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English
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4th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Back
Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do you use a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
Back
The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is the following sentence simple or compound? 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'
Back
The sentence is compound.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a compound sentence?
Back
The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is a correct compound sentence? 'She likes to read, and he likes to write.'
Back
This is a correct compound sentence.
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