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.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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

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

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Is the following sentence a compound sentence? 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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

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

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The comma clarifies the separation between the two independent clauses, making the sentence easier to read.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She likes to read, and he likes to write.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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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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Is this sentence correct? 'I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.'

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No, it needs a comma before 'but'.

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What is the effect of using a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It connects ideas and shows the relationship between them, enhancing the flow of the sentence.