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 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 and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Does a compound sentence need a comma?

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Yes, a compound sentence typically requires a comma before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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

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The comma is used to separate the two independent clauses to clarify the sentence structure and improve readability.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What punctuation is used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction?

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A semicolon (;) can be used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.