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.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The most common coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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When do you use a comma in a compound sentence?

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

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect two independent clauses, indicating a relationship between them.

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

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

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What is the correct placement of a comma in the sentence: 'He wanted to play outside but it was too cold'?

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The correct placement is: 'He wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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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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What is a common mistake when writing compound sentences?

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A common mistake is to omit the comma before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence that is NOT a compound sentence?

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She enjoys reading. (This is a simple sentence with only one independent clause.)