Compound Sentences
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does this sentence need a comma? 'I wanted to go to the park but it was raining.'
Back
Yes, it should be: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does this sentence need a comma? 'She likes ice cream and cake.'
Back
No, it does not need a comma.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?
Back
Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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