Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two simple sentences connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

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Fill in the blank: Timmy loves to play basketball, _______ he doesn't have a basketball.

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but

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List all of the coordinating conjunctions.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

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True or False: A simple sentence has 2 or more subjects, verbs, and complete ideas.

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False

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Which sentence is correct? Eva loves to read fiction books, but Ray really enjoys nonfiction. / Eva loves to read fiction books but Ray really enjoys nonfiction. / Eva loves to read fiction books but, Ray really enjoys nonfiction.

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Eva loves to read fiction books, but Ray really enjoys nonfiction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause with a subject and a predicate.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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 in a compound sentence.

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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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but

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True or False: A compound sentence can have more than two independent clauses.

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True