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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List the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses, showing the relationship between them.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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I like to swim, but I don't like to dive.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'nor'.

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I don’t like broccoli, nor do I like beets.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'so'.

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She was feeling sick, so she went to the doctor.

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What does 'yet' indicate in a compound sentence?

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'Yet' indicates a contrast or unexpected result between two independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'yet'.

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He suffers from heartburn, yet he hardly drinks water after his meals.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.