Compound Sentences
Learning Objective
I can write compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, and conjunctive adverbs to add variety to my writing.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain, in your own words, what an independent clause is and why it is important in the formation of a compound sentence.
2. Identify the compound sentence in the following examples. Explain your choice. a) Because it was raining, I took my umbrella. b) I like to read, and my sister likes to draw. c) After the game, we went out for pizza.
3. Rewrite the following two simple sentences as a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction and a comma: "The dog barked loudly. The mailman ran away."
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