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 are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.

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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', and 'or'.

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Which conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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You would use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to combine two related ideas into one sentence, making writing more fluid.

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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 an example of a compound sentence?

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

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How can you tell if a sentence is compound?

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A sentence is compound if it has two independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates that both ideas are true or happening.

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Fill in the blank: 'I like ice cream, ______ I don't eat it every day.'

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The correct conjunction is 'but'.