Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?

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The coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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You should place a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause and does not contain any dependent clauses.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of using a comma in compound sentences?

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The comma is used to separate the independent clauses before the coordinating conjunction to clarify the sentence structure.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.