compound

Definition: A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.Examples:

• “She reads books, and he writes stories.”
• “They went to the park, but it was closed.”

Characteristics:

• Contains multiple independent clauses.
• Can be joined with coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

Exercises:

• Combine these sentences into compound sentences:
  1. “The sun was shining.” “They went to the beach.”
  2. “She forgot her keys.” “He remembered his.”
  3. “He likes coffee.” “She prefers tea.”
• Create your own compound sentences.