Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two or more sentences that are joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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Identify the coordinating conjunctions in FANBOYS.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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Choose the correct conjunction: I wanted to go outside, ______ it was raining.

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but

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What does a comma do in a compound sentence?

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A comma separates the independent clauses before the coordinating conjunction.

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Choose the compound sentence: I like ice cream, ______ I don't like chocolate.

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but

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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.

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Choose the compound sentence: I went to the store, ______ I forgot my wallet.

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and

Front

What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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To connect two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Identify the compound sentence: I wanted to play outside, and my friend wanted to join me.

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I wanted to play outside, and my friend wanted to join me.

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Choose the correct conjunction: She loves to read, ______ she doesn't have much time.

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but