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.

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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 is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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Which coordinating conjunction would you use to show a choice?

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You would use 'or' to show a choice.

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Which coordinating conjunction would you use to add information?

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You would use 'and' to add information.

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Which coordinating conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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You would use 'but' or 'yet' to show contrast.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.