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What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses connected to each other with either a semicolon or a comma that is followed by a coordinating conjunction.
What are the two ways to connect independent clauses in a compound sentence?
The two ways to connect independent clauses in a compound sentence are using a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction or using a semicolon.
What is an independent clause?
An independent clause is a clause that makes sense on its own, does not require more information for a reader to understand, and contains a subject and verb.
How can you identify if a sentence is a compound sentence?
If two or more independent clauses can be identified within one sentence and they are connected using a comma and a coordinating conjunction, then it is a compound sentence.
What are the coordinating conjunctions commonly used in compound sentences?
The coordinating conjunctions commonly used in compound sentences are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (also known as the acronym FANBOYS).
Provide an example of a compound sentence and explain its coordinating conjunction.
Example: She went to the store, and he stayed home. In this example, the coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to show addition or further information.
What does the coordinating conjunction "for" mean in Example #1?
because
What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' show in Example #2?
addition of two activities
What does the coordinating conjunction 'nor' show in Example #3?
further negation
What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' show in Example #4?
contrast
What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' show in Example #5?
choice between two options
What does the coordinating conjunction 'yet' show in Example #6?
unexpected contradiction
What is a fused sentence?
A fused sentence is when two independent clauses are written one after the other in a sentence with no punctuation or coordinating conjunction.
What are two possible corrections for a fused sentence?
Two possible corrections for a fused sentence are: 1) Adding a semicolon between the two independent clauses, or 2) Adding a comma and coordinating conjunction between the two independent clauses.
How can compound sentences be formed with multiple independent clauses?
Compound sentences with multiple independent clauses can be formed by connecting them with a comma and coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
What is an example of a compound sentence with multiple independent clauses?
An example of a compound sentence with multiple independent clauses is: 'Zora Neale Hurston attended Howard University, but she did not graduate from Howard University; she graduated from Barnard.'
How are the first two independent clauses connected in the example sentence?
The first two independent clauses are connected with a comma and coordinating conjunction ('but').
How is the third independent clause connected to the previous two in the example sentence?
The third independent clause is connected to the previous two with a semicolon.
What is the purpose of using punctuation or coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?
The purpose of using punctuation or coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences is to clearly separate and connect the independent clauses.
What are the two possible variations for correcting a fused sentence?
The two possible variations for correcting a fused sentence are: 1) Using a semicolon to separate the independent clauses, or 2) Using a comma and coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.
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