Compound Sentences

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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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.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I wanted to go to the park but it was raining.'

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Yes, it should be: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'She likes ice cream and cake.'

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No, it does not need a comma.

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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 to separate the independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'He studied hard so he could pass the test.'

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No, it does not need a comma.

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

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I wanted to eat pizza but my friend wanted sushi.'

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Yes, it should be: 'I wanted to eat pizza, but my friend wanted sushi.'