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 coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or connection between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between two options.

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What does the conjunction 'so' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence.

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What does the conjunction 'for' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'for' indicates a reason or explanation.

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What does the conjunction 'nor' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to present an alternative negative idea.

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What does the conjunction 'yet' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'yet' indicates a contrast or unexpected result.