Compound Sentences

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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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance. Common coordinating conjunctions include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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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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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'She likes to read, and he enjoys writing.'

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What punctuation is typically used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is typically used before a coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a hike.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the role of punctuation in compound sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify the relationship between independent clauses and ensures the sentence is easily understood.