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.

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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 coordinating conjunction?

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

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

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

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Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? 'although', 'because', 'but'

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'But' is a coordinating conjunction.

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

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Complete the sentence: 'Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.'

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The correct conjunction is 'but'.

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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 the coordinating conjunction.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.