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

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When do you use a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect two independent clauses or to connect words or phrases of equal importance.

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Does the sentence need a comma? 'I want to go to the park and I want to go to the zoo.'

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Yes, it needs a comma before 'and' because it connects two independent clauses.

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Does the sentence need a comma? 'I went to the store and bought some milk.'

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No, it does not need a comma because 'and' connects two verbs, not two independent clauses.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It does not express a complete thought.

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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.