Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction like 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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What do we use to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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We use conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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How many subjects does a compound sentence have?

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A compound sentence has at least two subjects.

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How many predicates does a compound sentence have?

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A compound sentence has at least two predicates.

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True or False: A compound sentence can be made up of two simple sentences.

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True.

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What is an example of a conjunction?

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Examples of conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'so'.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and show how they are linked.

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Create a compound sentence using 'and':

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I like ice cream, and my sister likes cake.

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Create a compound sentence using 'but':

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I want to play outside, but it is raining.

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Create a compound sentence using 'so':

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I was hungry, so I made a sandwich.