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 conjunction.

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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 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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How do you combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine two simple sentences by using a conjunction. For example, 'I like ice cream' and 'I like cake' can be combined as 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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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 in a compound sentence.

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Is 'I went to the park, and I played soccer' a compound sentence?

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Yes, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by '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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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by conjunctions.

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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.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.