Combining Sentences

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

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

You can combine sentences by connecting two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, often using a comma before the conjunction.

Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving the flow and clarity of writing.

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

A semicolon can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

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

Identify the main idea by determining the subject and the action in the sentences, then combine them to reflect that main idea.

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