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. The most common ones are: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or a continuation of thought.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast or an exception.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice or alternative.

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What does the conjunction 'so' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to play outside, and my friend wanted to join me.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'or'.

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You can have pizza for dinner, or you can have pasta.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'so'.

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It was raining, so we stayed indoors.