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Which word isn't used to create a compound sentence?
as
or
and
Which of these is NOT a compound sentence? I slept and dreamed. I slept until 8:00, and I am still tired.
I slept and dreamed.
Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
like
yet
or
but
Is this a compound sentence? Why or why not? Frank walked home and checked the mail.
No, this sentence does not contain two independent clauses with a coordinating conjuction.
Which sentence is not compound?
Kim, Nate, and I raked leaves and burned them.
Raking leaves is fun, but it is hard work.
Nate neither asked for help, nor did he want it!
Kim and Nate asked me to help, and we raked their leaves.
Is this a compound sentence? Why or why not? The boy whistled and walked.
No, this sentence does not have two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.
Which is used to create a compound sentence.
if
when
or
as
This is almost a compound sentence. What's missing? Bob and June called and they invited me over.
a comma after and
a subordinating conjunction
a coordinating conjunction
a comma before and
Which sentence is compound?
Nora and Jane walk and talk all the way to school.
They walk to school, and they talk the whole time.
They walk and talk all the way to school.
They walk to school and talk the whole time.
Is this a compound sentence? Why or why not? My sister and I are friends, but it wasn't always that way!
Yes, it contains two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction.
There must be a ________ on each side of the coordinating conjunction.
dependent clause
independent clause
Create a compound sentence. Tommy asks for help. Timmy gives him help.
Tommy asks for help, and Timmy gives him help.
Name 3 coordinating conjunctions.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
She doesn't drink milk, _____ does she drink soda.
and
nor
but
so
