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.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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You place a comma before the coordinating conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

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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 the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Complete the sentence: Max wants to be a famous basketball player, ______ he never practices.

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yet

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Complete the sentence: Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

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but

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Complete the sentence: She wanted to go for a walk, ____ it started to rain.

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but

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What is the role of a comma in a compound sentence?

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

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.