Compound Sentence Flashcard

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Which word is a conjunction?

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Yet is a conjunction.

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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.

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Identify the compound sentence: 'I like to run, and I like to dance.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by 'and'.

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What punctuation comes before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma comes before the conjunction in a compound sentence.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and no conjunctions.

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Identify the simple sentence: 'I will not go to the store.'

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This is a simple sentence because it has only one independent clause.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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The purpose of a conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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Choose the correct conjunction: 'I want to go to the park, ___ it is raining.'

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The correct conjunction is 'but': 'I want to go to the park, but it is raining.'

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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.