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 conjunction.

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'so'.

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

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

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

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice.

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

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

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How do you combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine two simple sentences by using a conjunction to connect them.

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Identify the compound sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by 'but'.

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Identify the simple sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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This is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause.