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 that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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When do you use a comma in a compound sentence?

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You use a comma before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What does the 'F' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'F' in FANBOYS stands for 'for'.

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What does the 'A' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'A' in FANBOYS stands for 'and'.

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What does the 'N' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'N' in FANBOYS stands for 'nor'.

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What does the 'O' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'O' in FANBOYS stands for 'or'.

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What does the 'Y' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'Y' in FANBOYS stands for 'yet'.

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What does the 'S' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'S' in FANBOYS stands for 'so'.