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 conjunction.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'yet'.

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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 friend wanted to join me.

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

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.

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What is the purpose of using a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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The purpose of using a conjunction is to connect two independent clauses to show the relationship between them.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted pizza, but we had pasta.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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Combine these sentences using a conjunction: 'I like ice cream.' 'I like cake.'

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I like ice cream, and I like cake.

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Which conjunction would best complete this sentence: 'She was tired, _____ she finished her homework.'

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so.