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 (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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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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True or False: A compound sentence can be formed by joining two simple sentences with a comma.

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False. A compound sentence requires a coordinating conjunction along with the comma.

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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.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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'I wanted to play outside, and my sister wanted to stay inside.'

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What is the error in the sentence: 'Luna loves to chew on bones, and soft puppy toys.'?

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The sentence is incorrect because it improperly combines two items without a clear subject for the second part.

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

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the error: 'Rebecca learned Spanish in high school but she has forgotten a lot of it.'

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The error is the missing comma before 'but'.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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True or False: 'I enjoy reading; I also like writing.' is a compound sentence.

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True. It has two independent clauses joined by a semicolon.