Compound Sentences: Comma Semicolon Coordinating Conjunction

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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 or a semicolon.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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When should you use a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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

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A semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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

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What punctuation is used before 'for' in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before 'for' when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the rule for using a comma before 'yet' in a compound sentence?

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A comma is placed before 'yet' when it connects two independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence have unrelated independent clauses?

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No, in a compound sentence, the independent clauses should be related.

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What is the effect of using a comma incorrectly in a compound sentence?

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Using a comma incorrectly can create a comma splice, which is a grammatical error where two independent clauses are joined by just a comma.

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What is an example of a compound sentence that does not require a comma?

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Should I go to the mall or movies?