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 or a semicolon.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How do you join two independent clauses with a comma?

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You can join two independent clauses with a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., I wanted to go to the store, but I decided to stay home).

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

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A semicolon (e.g., I wanted to go to the store; I decided to stay home).

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Does the sentence 'I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home' need a comma?

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Yes, it needs a comma before 'but' (I wanted to go to the store, but I decided to stay home).

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What is the purpose of using a comma in compound sentences?

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The comma helps to clarify the separation between the two independent clauses.

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Complete the sentence: 'You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.'

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or.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.