Compound Sentence (grammar lesson)


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Compound Sentence - Glossary of Terms

Compound Sentence

A compound sentence comprises at least two independent clauses. The two clauses are joined together using a conjunction with a comma (e.g., ", and")

Example:

We supplied the manpower, and they provided the equipment.

independent clause independent clause
(i.e., could stand alone) (i.e., could stand alone)

There is often confusion over whether to use a comma before conjunctions (i.e., words like and and but). When the conjunction joins two independent clauses, use a comma.

She can sing, and dance.

She can sing, and she can dance.

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