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 conjunction or a semicolon.

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What are the FANBOYS conjunctions?

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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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How do you join two simple sentences to form a compound sentence?

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You join two simple sentences by using a comma followed by a conjunction (FANBOYS).

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

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A comma is used before the conjunction when joining two 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; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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How can you change 'It’s cold in the winter, it’s hot in the summer.' to a compound sentence?

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You can change it by adding 'and' after the comma: 'It’s cold in the winter, and it’s hot in the summer.'

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Which of the following is a correct compound sentence?

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'She’ll learn to play the piano, or she’ll learn to play the trumpet.' is a correct compound sentence.

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What do you need to add to 'got a pet turtle.' to make it a simple sentence?

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You need to add a subject to make it a complete simple sentence.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in compound sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses, showing the relationship between them.