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 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', 'or', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in compound sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect independent clauses in compound sentences, showing the relationship between the ideas.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'or'.

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We can go to the park, or we can stay home and watch a movie.

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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'so'.

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It was getting late, so we decided to head home.

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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.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to eat pizza, but my brother wanted sushi.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.