COMPOUND SENTENCE

COMPOUND SENTENCE

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinator.

The coordinators are as follows: for, and, nor, but, or, yet and etc.

Example:

·        I like to read mystery novels, for I love suspense. (Show reason)

·        She goes to the beach, and she takes her dog. (Show addition)

·        He won’t get into the concert, but he can try. (Show opposition)

·        I will take my kids to a movie, or I will stay home. (Show an alternative)

·         I want to lose weight, yet I eat chocolate daily. (Show exception)

·        I will study the fanboys, so I can use them well. (Show a result)