Compound sentence practice 3

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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction?
Back
When joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, place a comma before the conjunction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a semicolon in a compound sentence?
Back
A semicolon can be used to join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?
Back
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
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