What is a compound sentence?
-Simply put, a Compound Sentence is a sentence made up of two simple sentences.
-These simple sentences are joined by a conjunction and separated by a comma.
-Each part of a Compound Sentence is equal in importance to the other. This is key!
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What are the 3 Main Conjunctions?
*Glad you asked! The 3 main Conjunctions are:
-and
-or
-but
*The conjunction you use is predicated (see: determined) by your purpose. For example:
-to combine related ideas or ADD information, use -and
-to give choice, us -or
-to show contrasting or differing ideas, use -but
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Practice Time! Let's look at some simple sentences, and how we can combine them into a compound sentence.
1. Derek and Steve went to the football game. They cheered for the home team.
2. The geckos seemed harmless. They chewed through the mesh screen.
3. Should we take the subway? Should we call for a cab?
**Write your answers in your notebook. Next, create 3 examples of your own. Circle the conjunction, and underline the two simple sentences.
