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

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What are the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (collectively known as FANBOYS).

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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 joins the two independent clauses.

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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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 sentence; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them, making writing more complex and interesting.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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A predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is; it includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the role of commas in compound sentences?

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Commas are used to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence, placed before the coordinating conjunction.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.