Compound Sentences
A compound sentence refers to a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or
complete sentences) connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction.
Coordinating conjunctions are easy to remember if you think of the words "FAN BOYS":
For (reason) I’m running to class, for my teacher is waiting.
And (additional info) Idil finished her homework, and Doga turned Idil’s homework in.
Nor Jenny doesn’t want to do homework, nor does she want to study.
But (contrast) Matvey loves pasta, but my mom does not allow me to eat it.
Or You can choose to go skiing, or you can stay in Lugano.
Yet (contrast with surprise) My cousin came over to my house, yet she hadn’t finished
her school work.
So My mom was sick, so I went to Turkey. / I have to work out, so I’m coming back to
campus.
Highlight the conjunction, and underline the two independent clauses
(sentences).
1. Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.
2. I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station, but they arrived at the station
before noon and left on the bus before I arrived.
3. Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, and they left on the bus
before I arrived.
4. Mary and Samantha left on the bus before I arrived, so I did not see them at the bus
station.
Write your own “compound” sentence:
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Practice on your own, making some Compound Sentences by joining two
Independent clauses by the method explained using “AND, OR, BUT, SO”.
She cooked dinner, _________Harry entertained the guests.
The water is boiling, _________the water is hot enough for tea.
