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  2. Compound Sentences: Examples and How They’re Used - Grammarly

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    A compound sentence is a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but. It is best for combining two or more sentences that are self-sufficient but related into a single, unified one.

  3. Compound Sentence: Definition and Examples - Grammar Monster

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    A compound sentence is a sentence with at least two independent clauses. 'I love tea, and he likes coffee' is an example of a compound sentence.

  4. Parts of Compound Sentences. A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses and always includes a conjunction. a. Independent Clause. An independent clause has a subject and a predicate and makes sense on its own as a complete sentence. Here are a few: The parrot ate popcorn. The wolf ran quickly. He ate candy apples. He went to the mall.

  5. What is a compound sentence? - English Grammar Revolution

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    The word compound means that something is made up of two or more elements, so it makes sense that these sentences express two or more main ideas. Here is a sentence expressing three main ideas: The ducks quacked, the chicks peeped, and the farmer smiled.

  6. What Is a Compound Sentence? Types and Examples

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    A compound sentence is a sentence with at least two independent clauses and no dependent clauses. Looking at compound sentence examples can help you understand them, and in addition to that, here are the requirements for each main sentence type: Simple sentence: one independent clause

  7. What Is a Compound Sentence? A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses. An independent clause is a clause that can be a grammatically complete sentence all by itself. (The alternative is a dependent clause, which can't stand alone.)

  8. Compound Sentences: What Is a Compound Sentence?

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    A compound sentence is one that includes at least two independent clauses that are connected by a conjunction and a comma or by a semicolon. Examples. Ricky went to the park on his bike, and Bobby went on his skateboard. I would like a black pen, but Vanessa would like a blue one.

  9. Compound Sentences (Coordination) | Writing Center

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    A compound sentence contains two independent clauses—groups of words that can function as complete sentences. The independent clauses in a compound sentence must be separated by a semicolon or by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

  10. Compound Sentences | Learn English

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    A compound sentence is two (or more) independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semi-colon. Each of these clauses could form a sentence alone.

  11. Compound sentences consist of two or more sentences — or “independent clauses” — connected using coordinating conjunctions, such as "or” and “but.” You can use a semicolon between the individual clauses instead of a conjunction. These types of sentences can make your writing flow better and express ideas more concisely.