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

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What is the purpose of using a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses, allowing for more complex and varied sentence structures.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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How do you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a coordinating conjunction, using a semicolon, or breaking it into two separate sentences.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or add information.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'or'?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'so'?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I enjoy reading, and I also like writing.