Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two or more simple sentences using a conjunction.

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What are conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add information or ideas together.

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What does the conjunction 'but' do in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' do in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present choices or alternatives.

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What does the conjunction 'so' do in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What does the conjunction 'yet' do in a compound sentence?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to show a contrast that is surprising or unexpected.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

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Can you give an example of a compound sentence?

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Sure! 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.