What is a compound sentence?
Punctuating Compound and Complex Sentences

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
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What is a complex sentence?
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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Is the following sentence correct? 'Since it's the last day we'll celebrate in Advisory.'
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No, it is a dependent clause and needs an independent clause to complete the thought.
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Is the following sentence correct? 'Mrs. Naftzger was honored because Luke gave her his autograph.'
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Yes, it is a correct complex sentence.
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