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.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or a connection between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between two options.

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What does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence.

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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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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by conjunctions.

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Is this sentence a compound sentence? 'I like pizza, and I like pasta.'

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Yes, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and'.