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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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences. They contain a subject and a verb.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and provide more information in a single sentence.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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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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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a coordinating conjunction, using a semicolon, or separating it into two sentences.