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 independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (FANBOYS).

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Does a compound sentence need a comma?

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Yes, a compound sentence typically requires a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.

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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 two independent clauses to clarify the sentence structure.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.