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.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?

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The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.

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

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The purpose of using a comma in a compound sentence is to clarify the separation between the two independent clauses.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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

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What is the role of the word 'for' in a compound sentence?

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The word 'for' is a coordinating conjunction that explains the reason for the first independent clause.

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

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

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What is a common mistake when writing compound sentences?

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A common mistake is to omit the comma before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What are some examples of coordinating conjunctions?

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Examples of coordinating conjunctions include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.