Simple and Compound sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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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 connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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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 coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

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What punctuation is needed before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction when connecting two independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?

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The purpose of using a compound sentence is to combine related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.