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Understanding Compound Sentences: Structure, Conjunctions, and Examples

A compound sentence consists of two complete sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Conjunctions like "and," "but," and "or" connect related ideas. For example, "Mason knew he needed to run faster, or someone else would win the race." This guide explores how to create compound sentences, providing examples and exercises to practice identifying when to use commas and conjunctions correctly. Learn to combine sentences effectively to enhance your writing skills.

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Understanding Compound Sentences: Structure, Conjunctions, and Examples

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  1. Compound Sentences What is a compound sentence? • two complete sentences that are joined by a comma (,) and a conjunction. • complete sentence and a fragment that are joined by a conjunction.

  2. Compound Sentences What is a conjunction? A conjunction connects the two sentences of the sentence and fragment. Some examples are: and, but, or, for, so yet, nor.

  3. Compound Sentences For example: Mason knew he needed to run faster, or someone else would win the race.

  4. Compound Sentences Using the following pairs of sentences, decide how to use them to create a compound sentence.

  5. Compound Sentences The other runners were disappointed. They hugged the winner.

  6. Compound Sentences Jolie tried to pass Blake at the 70- meter mark. Blake kept running.

  7. Compound Sentences The runners walked to the starting line. were too nervous to talk.

  8. Compound Sentences On the next slides, decide whether or not the sentence needs a comma.

  9. Compound Sentences The winner crossed the finish line and the crowd cheered.

  10. Compound Sentences Gaige passed everyone and was in the lead.

  11. Compound Sentences Linda ran faster at the 60-meter mark and became the new leader.

  12. Compound Sentences Jayce had a fast start but he slowed down at the 60-meter mark.

  13. Compound Sentences The starting gun went off and the crowd yelled loudly.

  14. Compound Sentences The girls were exhausted at the end of the race so they went home and took a nap.

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