Compound Sentences

A compound sentence contains two simple
sentences (independent clauses) joined by
a coordinating conjunction.

The sun is out,yetit is very cold.

independent clause

comma + coordinating conjunction

independent clause

Coordinating conjunctions are
words that join two sentences to
make a compound sentence.

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

“For” explains a reason.
It is used like the word
“because.”

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Linda eats healthy food,
for she does not want to
develop diabetes.

“And” is used to link ideas or
add information.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Diabetes is a serious
disease, and it is becoming
more common.

“Nor” is used to present
two negative ideas. Similar
to “neither.”

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Linda doesn’t eat
candy, nor does she
drink sugary beverages.

“But” is used to show
contrast or an exception.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Diabetes is a common
illness, but it can be
prevented.

“Or” is used to present
options or possibilities;
offers a choice.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Luke should take care
of himself, or he might
develop diabetes.

“Yet” is used to show conflict; It
expresses a stronger contrast than
“but.”

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

A healthy lifestyle can
prevent diabetes, yet
many people refuse to
change their bad habits.

“So” is used to present a reason
or result; expresses a
cause-and-effect relationship.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Inactivity can lead to
diabetes, so exercise every
day to stay healthy.

The annual company picnic
is canceled.
The weather is too cold.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

The annual company picnic is
canceled, for the weather is
too cold.

Food allergies are a serious
problem.
They can even be deadly.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Food allergies are a serious
problem,andthey can even
be deadly.

Ray doesn’t play an
instrument in the orchestra.
He doesn’t sing in the choir.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Ray doesn’t play an instrument
in the orchestra,nor does he
sing in the choir.

The acting in the movie was
superb.
The special effects did not
impress me.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

The acting in the movie was
superb,butthe special effects
did not impress me.

Visitors can explore the museum
on their own.
They can follow a tour guide.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Visitors can explore the museum
on their own,or they can follow a
tour guide.

Nancy is a billionaire.
She drives a beat-up old car and
wears used clothes.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Nancy is a billionaire,yetshe
drives a beat-up old car and
wears used clothes.

Smoke was floating out of the
windows.
The neighbors called the fire
department.

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Smoke was floating out of the
windows,sothe neighbors
called the fire department.