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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.'

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Yes, it needs a comma before 'but'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the two independent clauses.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I went to dance and then went home.'

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No, it does not need a comma.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'Should I go to the mall or movies?'

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No, it does not need a comma.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'She said you were in shock but I think you're just lazy.'

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Yes, it needs a comma before 'but'.

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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. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.

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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.