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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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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. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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 in a compound sentence.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses when there is no coordinating conjunction?

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A semicolon is used to separate independent clauses when there is no coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a comma in a compound sentence is to clarify the separation between two independent clauses, making the sentence easier to read.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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

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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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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.