Compound Sentences

What is the effect of using 'nor' in a compound sentence?

• It indicates a positive relationship between the two independent clauses.

• It indicates a negative relationship between the two independent clauses.

• It combines two independent clauses into one dependent clause.

• It separates two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.

Why is it important to understand compound sentences in writing?

• It helps improve writing clarity and allows for more complex sentence structures.

• It makes writing shorter and less detailed.

• It eliminates the need for punctuation in sentences.

• It focuses solely on simple sentence construction.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains multiple dependent clauses.

• A sentence that is always long and complex.

List the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS)

• and, but, if, so

• or, yet, because, although

• for, and, but, unless

Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

• I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.

• I went to the store and bought some milk.

• She likes to read, so she goes to the library.

• He was tired, yet he finished his work.

How does the meaning change when using different coordinating conjunctions?

• Different coordinating conjunctions convey different relationships, such as addition, contrast, or choice.

• Coordinating conjunctions only connect similar ideas without changing meaning.

• All coordinating conjunctions have the same effect on the meaning of a sentence.

• Coordinating conjunctions are used only for listing items.

Explain the use of 'yet' in a compound sentence.

• The conjunction 'yet' is used to show contrast between two independent clauses.

• The conjunction 'yet' is used to indicate time in a sequence of events.

• The conjunction 'yet' is used to add additional information to a sentence.

• The conjunction 'yet' is used to express a condition or hypothesis.

Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'or'.

• You can have pizza for dinner, or you can have pasta.

• I like to read books and watch movies.

• She enjoys hiking, but he prefers swimming.

• They will go to the park, and then they will have ice cream.

What is a common mistake when writing compound sentences?

• Using too many conjunctions in a single sentence.

• Creating a run-on sentence by not using a comma before the coordinating conjunction.

• Starting a sentence with a conjunction.

• Using a semicolon instead of a comma before the conjunction.

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

• To connect two independent clauses, indicating a relationship between them.

• To introduce a dependent clause that cannot stand alone.

• To separate items in a list for clarity.

• To create a complex sentence with multiple clauses.