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 conjunction.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add information or ideas together.

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What does the conjunction 'but' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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Complete the sentence: David likes to swim, ______________ he likes to play football.

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and

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Complete the sentence: My brother likes singing, ____________ he isn't very good at it.

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but

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Complete the sentence: I love doing exercise _________ playing sports.

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Complete the sentence: Timmy loves to play basketball, _______ Timmy doesn't have a basketball.

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Complete the sentence: I sometimes have a bread ______________ fried rice for breakfast.

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