Compound Sentences

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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 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 conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Which conjunction is used to show contrast?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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Which conjunction is used to add information?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add information.

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by conjunctions.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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"I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain."

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What is the purpose of using commas in compound sentences?

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Commas are used to separate independent clauses and clarify the sentence structure.

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

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.