What is a compound sentence in English?

Exploring Compound Sentence Rhetoric

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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A sentence with multiple verbs.
A sentence that combines two complete sentences.
A sentence with two or more subjects.
A sentence with one subject and one verb.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
And
However
Therefore
Consequently
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a compound sentence?
Cause and effect
Contrast
Choice
Similarity
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is a common conjunctive adverb for cause and effect?
And
Therefore
But
However
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What punctuation is used before a conjunctive adverb in a compound sentence?
Period
Semicolon
Colon
Comma
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is it appropriate to use a semicolon in a compound sentence?
When the two ideas are long and complex.
When the two ideas are unequal.
When the two ideas are unrelated.
When the two ideas are essentially equal.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main advantage of using a semicolon in a compound sentence?
It emphasizes the relationship between the ideas.
It makes the sentence shorter.
It draws attention to the main ideas.
It adds a pause in the sentence.
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