Compound Sentence

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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 (FANBOYS).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of using FANBOYS in a sentence?

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FANBOYS are used to connect two independent clauses, allowing for more complex sentence structures.

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Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

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And, But, Or are examples of coordinating conjunctions.

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

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is 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 role of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects independent clauses and indicates the relationship between them.

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What does 'IC' stand for in sentence structure?

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IC stands for Independent Clause.