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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Form a compound sentence using 'and':

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I wanted to go for a walk, and it started to rain.

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Form a compound sentence using 'but':

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Form a compound sentence using 'or':

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Would you like tea, or would you prefer coffee?

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect related ideas and provide more information in a single sentence.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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Which of the following is a compound sentence? 'She likes ice cream.' or 'She likes ice cream, and he likes cake.'

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'She likes ice cream, and he likes cake.' is a compound sentence.

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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.