Compound Sentences and Conjunctions

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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BUT

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Is this sentence compound or not? 'I like to read books, and I enjoy writing stories.'

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COMPOUND

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Is this sentence compound or not? 'The cat slept on the couch.'

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NOT COMPOUND

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What does the word 'independent clause' mean?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She can have ice cream, or she can have cake.'

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OR

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Is this sentence compound or not? 'He plays basketball every Saturday.'

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NOT COMPOUND

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to show a relationship between them.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go swimming, but the pool was closed.'

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BUT