Definition
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
Give an example of a compound sentence.
"I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain."
What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?
A comma.
Why do we use compound sentences?
To combine ideas and add complexity to writing.
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects clauses or sentences.
Identify the conjunction in this sentence: "I wanted to play, but it was raining."
"but."
How do you separate two independent clauses?
With a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
How can compound sentences improve writing?
They can make writing more interesting and varied.
What does a compound sentence contain?
Two independent clauses.
Rewrite this as a compound sentence: "I like cookies. I like ice cream."
"I like cookies, and I like ice cream."
What is the correct way to fix this sentence: "I went to the store I bought milk."?
Add a conjunction or punctuation, e.g., "I went to the store, and I bought milk."
What is an independent clause?
A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.
What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?
To connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.
Write a compound sentence using "and."
"I have a cat, and I have a dog."
Explain why we use commas in compound sentences.
To separate independent clauses and clarify the sentence structure.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.
Name two coordinating conjunctions.
"And," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," "yet."
Write a compound sentence using "or."
"You can have pizza, or you can have pasta."
Identify the error: "I went to the park, and I saw a dog I played with."
There should be a comma before "I played with."
Compare a simple sentence to a compound sentence.
A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.