7 - chapter 14 p. 340 Commas and 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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Identify the coordinating conjunctions.

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

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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Correct the following sentence: 'I want to go to the park but I have homework.'

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I want to go to the park, but I have homework.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

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No, it should be 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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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; it does not express a complete thought.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.