COMPOUND SENTENCE

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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 of equal importance. The common coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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

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I wanted to go for a walk, and my brother wanted to stay home.

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

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I like ice cream, but I don't like chocolate.

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

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Would you like tea, or would you prefer coffee?

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

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It was raining, so we stayed indoors.

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

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I went to bed early, for I was very tired.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'nor'.

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She doesn't like apples, nor does she like oranges.

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What does 'FANBOYS' stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.