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 (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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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 have 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. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Choose the correct coordinating conjunction: 'I wanted to go to the park, ____ it was raining.'

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'but' is the correct conjunction.

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Identify the compound sentence: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and'.

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What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?

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Compound sentences help to combine related ideas, making writing more fluid and interesting.

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Choose the compound sentence: 'She loves to read, or she loves to write.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'or'.

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What does the word 'yet' indicate in a compound sentence?

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'Yet' indicates a contrast between two ideas.

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Choose the correct conjunction: 'He was tired, ____ he finished his homework.'

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'but' is the correct conjunction.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'