Commas with Compound & Complex 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).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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How do you combine independent clauses?

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Independent clauses can be combined using a coordinating conjunction with a comma or a semicolon.

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the correct way to rewrite 'If you are tired, you should have a rest.'?

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You should have a rest if you are tired.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a dependent clause at the beginning?

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If a dependent clause comes at the beginning of a sentence, it is followed by a comma.