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 are the coordinating conjunctions represented by FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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In a compound sentence, where does the comma go in relation to the coordinating conjunction?

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The comma comes before the coordinating conjunction.

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What does the 'o' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'o' in FANBOYS stands for 'or'.

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What does the 's' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 's' in FANBOYS stands for 'so'.

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Choose the correct compound sentence: Blake wrote the story, and Emma took the photographs. True or False?

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True.

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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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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses.

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Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?

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I would like to visit Hawaii, yet I have no money.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.