Comma Splices, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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

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Example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by adding a coordinating conjunction, changing the comma to a semicolon, or making two separate sentences.

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.