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 conjunction or a semicolon.

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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 conjunction?

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

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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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You should use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Fix this sentence: 'I like to read I like to write.'

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I like to read; I like to write.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the purpose of using a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used to separate independent clauses when they are joined by a conjunction.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.