Compound Sentences Practice

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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 conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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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 conjunction can be used to join two independent clauses?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'for'.

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Choose the correct compound sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, ___ it was raining.'

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The correct answer is 'but'.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'She likes apples, and he likes oranges.'

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The conjunction is 'and'.

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

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

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Choose the correct compound sentence: 'He studied hard, ___ he passed the test.'

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The correct answer is 'so'.

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

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A comma is used before the conjunction.

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Identify if the following sentence is simple or compound: 'I enjoy reading, and I also like writing.'

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The sentence is compound.

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Choose the correct compound sentence: 'The sun is shining, ___ we will go to the park.'

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The correct answer is 'so'.