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, like 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I want to play in the snow, so I will need my snow boots.

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What does the word 'conjunction' mean?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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True or False: A compound sentence can have more than one subject.

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True.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to combine two related ideas into one sentence.

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Create a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I love pizza, and my brother bought me a slice.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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True or False: A compound sentence has only one predicate.

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False.

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

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

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Make this into a compound sentence: 'I called my mom.' 'She did not answer.'

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I called my mom, but she did not answer.