Compound Sentences and Conjunctions

Create a compound sentence using the conjunction 'but'.

• I wanted to go to the party, and I had to study for my exam.

• I wanted to go to the party, but I had to study for my exam.

• I wanted to go to the party, so I had to study for my exam.

• I wanted to go to the party, because I had to study for my exam.

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What is a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses, joined by coordinating conjunctions such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains a subject but no predicate.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains a dependent clause but no independent clause.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.

• but

• so

• or

• and

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

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Combine the following sentences to create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I like to play soccer. My brother prefers basketball.

• I like to play soccer, because my brother prefers basketball.

• I like to play soccer, so my brother prefers basketball.

• I like to play soccer, but my brother prefers basketball.

• I like to play soccer, and my brother prefers basketball.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

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What are the coordinating conjunctions?

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

• because, therefore, hence

• if, then, else

• although, despite, whereas

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

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Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: She is tired yet she is determined to finish the race.

• or

• yet

• and

• but

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CCSS.L.3.1H

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Create a compound sentence using the conjunction 'or'.

• I will go to the party, and I will stay home and relax.

• I can go to the party, so I will stay home and relax.

• I can go to the party, but I can't stay home and relax.

• I can go to the party, or I can stay home and relax.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

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

• To separate dependent clauses

• To add unnecessary complexity

• To emphasize the main idea

• To connect two independent clauses

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: The movie was long, so we decided to leave early.

• so

• because

• but

• and

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

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