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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

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Identify the independent clauses in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Independent clauses: 'I wanted to go for a walk' and 'it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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The comma is used to separate the independent clauses before the coordinating conjunction.

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Complete the sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, _______ it was raining.'

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Which of the following is a compound sentence? 'She likes ice cream.' or 'She likes ice cream, and he likes cake.'

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'She likes ice cream, and he likes cake.'

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What is the effect of using 'but' in a compound sentence?

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Using 'but' indicates a contrast between the two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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Example: 'I wanted to go to the movies, but I had too much homework.'

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.