Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What are the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

When should a comma be used in a compound sentence?

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A comma should be placed before the coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

Back

Yes, it needs a comma before 'but'.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

Does the following sentence need a comma? 'Should I go to the mall or movies?'

Back

No, it does not need a comma.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

Complete the sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction: 'Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.'

Back

but.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Does the following sentence need a comma? 'She said you were sick but I think you're just lazy.'

Back

Yes, it needs a comma before 'but'.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

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

Back

The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect two independent clauses, indicating a relationship between them.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

Back

Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B