Combining sentences

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).

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.

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

To combine two sentences using a coordinating conjunction, you can place the conjunction between the two independent clauses, often with a comma before the conjunction.

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

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

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

Example: "I love to read; my favorite genre is fantasy."

Using 'although' introduces a dependent clause that contrasts with the main clause, showing a relationship of concession.

You can use words like 'because' or 'so' to combine sentences that show a cause-and-effect relationship.