Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two simple sentences using a conjunction like 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one subject and one verb, expressing a complete thought.

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What conjunction can be used to show contrast?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What conjunction can be used to show addition?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add information.

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What conjunction can be used to show cause and effect?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to show cause and effect.

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Create a compound sentence using 'and':

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I like ice cream, and I like cake.

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Create a compound sentence using 'but':

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I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

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Create a compound sentence using 'so':

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I was hungry, so I made a sandwich.

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Identify the compound sentence: 'I like to read, and I like to write.' or 'I like to read.'

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The compound sentence is 'I like to read, and I like to write.'

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Identify the simple sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.' or 'The cat is sleeping, and the dog is barking.'

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The simple sentence is 'The cat is sleeping.'