What is a compound sentence?
FANBOYS/Compound Sentences

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the FANBOYS conjunctions?
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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are the coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, and it was sunny outside.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, indicating a relationship between them.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What conjunction would best fit in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party, ____ I was too tired.'
Back
but.
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