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. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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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 does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas.

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

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or a connection between two ideas.

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

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between two options.

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What does the conjunction 'so' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence.

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What punctuation is often used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is often used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Is this a compound sentence? 'I like ice cream and I like cake.'

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Yes, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and'.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I want to play outside but it is raining.'

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Yes, it needs a comma before 'but'.