COMPOUND SENTENCE

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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 coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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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 when connecting two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Complete the sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, ____ it started to rain.

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but

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Complete the sentence: You can have ice cream, ____ you can have cake.

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or

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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 the difference between a compound sentence and a simple sentence?

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

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Complete the sentence: She loves to read, ____ she doesn't have much time.

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but

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for the coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.