Compound & Complex 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).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is a punctuation mark used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses without using a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park but it started raining.'

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The correct punctuation is: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.'

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What is the best way to combine these sentences: 'She loves reading. She also enjoys writing.'

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The best way to combine them is: 'She loves reading, and she also enjoys writing.'

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include: although, because, since, unless.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'