COMPOUND SENTENCE
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English
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5th - 7th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Back
Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The common coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?
Back
A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, and my brother wanted to stay home.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.
Back
I like ice cream, but I don't like chocolate.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a compound sentence using 'or'.
Back
Would you like tea, or would you prefer coffee?
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a compound sentence using 'so'.
Back
It was raining, so we stayed indoors.
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