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 conjunction.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'yet'.

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

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The purpose of a conjunction in a compound sentence is to link two independent clauses together.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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

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A comma is used before the conjunction.

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Choose the correct conjunction: 'I like apples, ___ I do not like oranges.'

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The correct conjunction is 'but'.

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Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? 'and', 'because', 'although', 'when'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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Choose the correct conjunction: 'She studied hard, ___ she passed the exam.'

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The correct conjunction is 'so'.

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

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