Fix the 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 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', and 'so'.

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How do you combine two sentences into a compound sentence?

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To combine two sentences into a compound sentence, identify the independent clauses and connect them using a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction when connecting two independent clauses.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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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 because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses in compound sentences.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' for 'he' or 'she'?

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The correct form is 'is'.

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What is the correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

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