Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two or more sentences that are joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What are the FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS are the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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Choose the compound sentence: 'Sasha does not want to get sick, so she drinks water after she runs.' Is this a compound sentence?

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

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Choose the compound sentence: 'The children have to share their toys, or they will not be able to play together.' Is this a compound sentence?

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

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal.

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Choose the compound sentence: 'I tasted the soup, and I decided to add more salt.' Is this 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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What does it mean to join sentences with a comma?

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Joining sentences with a comma means to connect two independent clauses using a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify a compound sentence: 'Sasha drinks water and stretches after running.' Is this a compound sentence?

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No, it is not a compound sentence; it has one independent clause.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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Choose the compound sentence: 'The boy and the girl share their toys and have a lot of fun.' Is this a compound sentence?

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No, it is not a compound sentence; it has one independent clause.