Conjunctions & Compound Sentences

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a 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 conjunction.

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Give an example of a conjunction.

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Examples of conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', and 'for'.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate?

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

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or a continuation of ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate?

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

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to combine ideas and create more complex sentences.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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Which of the following is a compound sentence? 'I like pizza, and I like pasta.' or 'I like pizza.'

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'I like pizza, and I like pasta.' is a compound sentence.

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How can you combine these sentences: 'The sun is shining. The birds are singing.'

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You can combine them as: 'The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.'