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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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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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 connects the independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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

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

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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 wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.

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What punctuation is used before 'also' in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon is used before 'also' when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I wanted to go swimming I forgot my towel.'

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I wanted to go swimming; I forgot my towel.