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 or a semicolon.

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List the coordinating conjunctions.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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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 the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses.

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What is the effect of using 'yet' in a sentence?

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'Yet' indicates a contrast or unexpected outcome between two independent clauses.

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How do you punctuate the sentence: 'I wanted to eat pizza I was too full'?

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You should punctuate it as: 'I wanted to eat pizza, but I was too full.'

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

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