Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two or more sentences that are joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What are the FANBOYS?

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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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Fill in the blank: I enjoyed the movie, ______ my little brother did not.

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Choose the compound sentence: Sasha does not want to get sick, so she drinks water after she runs.

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This is a compound sentence because it connects two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.

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Choose the compound sentence: Greg needs to get to work, but his car broke down.

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This is a compound sentence because it connects two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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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 the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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

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Create a compound sentence using 'and'.

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Example: I like to read, and my sister likes to write.

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Create a compound sentence using 'or'.

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Example: Would you like pizza, or would you prefer pasta?