Compound Sentence Corrections

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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 (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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When should you use a comma before 'but'?

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You should use a comma before 'but' when it connects two independent clauses.

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Correct this sentence: 'I tried to build a birdhouse but it was futile.'

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I tried to build a birdhouse, but it was futile.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Identify the error: 'At my party I felt nostalgia but it had to end.'

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A comma is needed before 'but'.

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Correct this sentence: 'He tried to go roller skating but his efforts were futile.'

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He tried to go roller skating. His efforts were futile.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'I broke my leg and I was stoic.'?

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A comma is needed before 'and'.

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Correct this sentence: 'I tried different ways to tie-dye a shirt but the outcome was futile.'

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I tried different ways to tie-dye a shirt, but the outcome was futile.

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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 a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so'.