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 are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences. They contain a subject and a verb.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound 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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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'She loves to read, and he enjoys writing.'

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and provide more information in a single sentence.

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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 a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.