What is an example of one???
2007-03-19 13:02:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
A compound sentence is two independent clauses joined by one of the FANBOYS. (If you've never heard of this acronym, it's For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So...they're all conjunctions.) The independent clauses could also be joined by a semi-colon.
Examples:
She was fast, and she won the race.
He rang the doorbell, but they didn't answer.
The student studied, yet he still failed the test.
The girl went to the party; she wore a pink dress.
NON-examples (these are NOT compound even though they look like it):
She was fast and won the race. (won the race can't stand on its own and therefore isn't an independent clause, so this would NOT be a compound sentence)
He rang the doorbell and waited a long time. (waited a long time can't stand on its own either)
I hope that helps!
2007-03-19 13:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by purplegrl28 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two sentences. It is separated by a comma, and/or a conjunction such as: and, but, or. The way you can tell if a sentence is compound, is if you divide the sentence where the comma or conjunction is, and see if it still makes sense separately.
Ex: Mary loved to bike, and she also liked rollerblading.
If you were to end the sentence at the comma, you would have: Mary loved to bike. She also liked rollerblading.
It still makes sense, even as separate sentences.
2007-03-19 13:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by hanalulu2☺♥☻ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Compound Sentence
A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses (or simple sentences) joined by co-ordinating conjunctions like "and," "but," and "or":
Simple
Canada is a rich country.
Simple
Still, it has many poor people.
Compound
Canada is a rich country, but still it has many poor people.
2007-03-19 13:07:27 · answer #3 · answered by fumarlamota 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I should have been doing my homework, but I played video games instead.
characteristics of a compound sentence:
two complete sentences (subject and verb)
(I should have been doing my homework) and (I played video games instead)
they must be joined by either comma and conjunction, as in this example, or a semicolon, in which case you don't need a conjunction.
example:
Sarah had beautiful hair; she always got compliments on it.
2007-03-19 13:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The car is very fast, but the horse is faster. It is two sentences that are combined with a comma and but,etc.
2007-03-19 13:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by Yay me!!!! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Something with 2 or more Independent clauses, usually connected with and, but, because, or, OR a semicolon. I went to the shop, and I ate ice-cream.
2007-03-19 13:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋