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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is a comma used for in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the purpose of using 'so' in a sentence?

Back

'So' is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship between two clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' is used to add information, while 'but' is used to contrast two ideas.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

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What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How do you combine two sentences using 'because'?

Back

You can combine two sentences by using 'because' to show the reason for the action in the first sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What is the function of a semicolon?

Back

A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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CCSS.L.4.1F