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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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How do you correctly use a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. For example: "I like tea; my sister prefers coffee."

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them. Examples include however, therefore, moreover, and consequently.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence with a conjunctive adverb?

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When using a conjunctive adverb to connect two independent clauses, place a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb and a comma after it. For example: "I wanted to go; however, I was too tired."

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What is the purpose of using commas in compound sentences?

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Commas are used in compound sentences to separate independent clauses when they are joined by a coordinating conjunction. For example: "I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain."

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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 simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. For example: "I love to read I have many books."