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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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 coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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What punctuation is used to join two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses without using a coordinating conjunction.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is an error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by adding a coordinating conjunction, changing the comma to a semicolon, or making one of the clauses dependent.