Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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Two sentences joined together by a comma and conjunction.

Front

Which sentence is written correctly?

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It is almost Christmas, and I am so excited.

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Fill in the blank: I am supposed to eat healthy food, _____ it is very difficult.

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but

Front

Does this sentence need a comma? Should I go to the mall or movies?

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No

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Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction: I went to the library, _____ I could check out a new book.

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so

Front

What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but, or).

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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To separate the two independent clauses before the conjunction.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.

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but

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.