Punctuating Compound Sentences
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
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).
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
A comma should be used before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a compound sentence with a comma:
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a compound sentence without a comma:
Back
I wanted to go for a walk and enjoy the sunshine.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does the sentence 'I went to the store for I needed a carton of milk' need a comma?
Back
Yes, it should be 'I went to the store, for I needed a carton of milk.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does the sentence 'Thomas was sad because he hadn't yet won an Olympic medal in synchronized swimming' need a comma?
Back
No, it does not need a comma.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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