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The document explains how to form compound sentences by joining two simple sentences with a comma and a conjunction such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'. It provides examples of combining related simple sentences into compound sentences. The document emphasizes the importance of subject and verb agreement in compound sentences.

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The document explains how to form compound sentences by joining two simple sentences with a comma and a conjunction such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'. It provides examples of combining related simple sentences into compound sentences. The document emphasizes the importance of subject and verb agreement in compound sentences.

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Language and Conventions


Compound Sentences
A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma
and a conjunction such as and, but, or or.

• To form a compound sentence, look for two sentences that make sense
together. Join the sentences with a comma and an appropriate conjunction:
• Use and to add an additional thought.
• Use but to add a contrasting idea.
• Use or to add a different choice.
• Be sure the subjects and verbs in the compound sentence agree.

For example, these two related simple sentences. You can combine them to make
a compound sentence.

Simple sentences: I can make a hamburger for dinner. I can go out for a pizza.

Compound sentence: I can have a hamburger for dinner, or I can go out for a
pizza.

Combine these related simple sentences to form compound sentences.


1. My mom is taking us camping. Dad has to work this weekend.
My mom is taking us camping, but Dad has to work this weekend.
2. Mom said we could take our canoe out on the lake. We could take it down
the river.
Mom said we could take our canoe out on the lake, or we could take it down
the river.
3. Mom said we could go to the beach next year. We could learn how to surf.
Mom said we could go to the beach next year, and we could learn how to surf.

Grade 3, Unit 1, Week 3 13


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