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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) 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 and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction?

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When using a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses, place a comma before the conjunction.

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them. Examples include however, therefore, and moreover.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence with a conjunctive adverb?

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When using a conjunctive adverb to join two independent clauses, use a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb and a comma after it.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses without using a coordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb.

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

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.