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 of equal importance. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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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 the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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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.

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What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'since', and 'while'.