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 conjunction.

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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 conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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You typically use a comma before the conjunction that joins the independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using a comma in a compound sentence?

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The comma helps to clarify the separation between the two independent clauses.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.

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What punctuation is needed before the conjunction in this sentence: 'She likes to read and he likes to write'?

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No punctuation is needed before 'and' because it connects two simple sentences.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a type of conjunction that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.