Compound Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions

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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.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What punctuation mark is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma (,) is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

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Choose the correct coordinating conjunction: It was a beautiful spring day, _______ no one was outside playing.

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yet

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Choose the correct coordinating conjunction: We can't ride our bikes to the park, _______ it is raining outside.

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for

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Choose the correct coordinating conjunction: Cake is delicious, _______ cookies are my favorite.

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but

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Which coordinating conjunction means 'in addition'?

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and

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Which coordinating conjunction shows contrast?

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but

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Which coordinating conjunction indicates a choice?

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or

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.