Compound Sentence?

​Compound Sentences

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​Compound Sentences

​A sentence that expresses two complete thoughts is a compound sentence.

• two independent clauses can be joined by a comma and a conjunction.

• Each clause has a subject and a verb

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​Compound Sentences

​Examples - subject verb comma conj. subject Verb

Jenny told me the address, and I wrote it down. ​

S V C C S V​

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My family traveled to Paris, and we went to the top of the Eiffel Tower. ​

S V C C S V​

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​FANBOYS - Conjunctions

​For

And

Nor

But

Or

Yet

So​

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Multiple Choice

Tell whether or not each sentence is a compound sentence.

Mr. Dubois is fixing the roof on his house.

• compound

  sentence

• not a compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Tell whether or not each sentence is a compound sentence.

Chloe and her friends went to the movie theater, but they didn't buy any popcorn.

• compound

  sentence

• not a compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Tell whether or not each sentence is a compound sentence.

Brandon went to the football game last night, but his favorite team lost.

• compound

  sentence

• not a compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Tell whether or not each sentence is a compound sentence.

Dr. Brown said I could come to his office on Wednesday or Thursday of next week.

• compound

  sentence

• not a compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Tell whether or not each sentence is a compound sentence.

I'm going to buy a new tablet computer or a new cell phone.

• compound

  sentence

• not a compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Tell whether or not each sentence is a compound sentence.

Grandma is a terrific cook, and we love staying at her house.

• compound

  sentence

• not a compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Tell whether or not each sentence is a compound sentence.

I'm going to pick up cheese, crackers and pepperoni at the store.

• compound

  sentence

• not a compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Tell whether or not each sentence is a compound sentence.

Would you like some hot chocolate or orange juice?

• compound

  sentence

• not a compound sentence