COMPOUND SENTENCE

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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.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by looking for two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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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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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction when connecting two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Complete the sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, ____ it started to rain.

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but

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Complete the sentence: You can have ice cream, ____ you can have cake.

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or

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What is the effect of using 'and' in a compound sentence?

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Using 'and' adds information, indicating that both clauses are true.

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What is the effect of using 'but' in a compound sentence?

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Using 'but' shows contrast between the two clauses.

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Complete the sentence: She loves to read, ____ she doesn't have much time.

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so