Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two (or more) sentences joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses to form a compound sentence.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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

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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 a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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Fill in the blank: 'I wanted to play outside, ______ it was too cold.'

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but

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Choose the correct conjunction: 'She was tired, ______ she finished her homework.'

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so