compound sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has only one independent clause.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barks.

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What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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How can you tell if a sentence is compound?

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A sentence is compound if it has more than one subject or verb and uses a conjunction.

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What does 'independent clause' mean?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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What does 'dependent clause' mean?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Is 'I like apples and I like oranges' a compound sentence?

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Yes, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and'.

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Is 'She runs fast' a simple or compound sentence?

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It is a simple sentence.