LoginCompound Sentences For Intermediate learners
In this lesson we learn about compound sentences, which combine two or more independent clauses with a conjunction or punctuation to create a single sentence. Improve with simple explanations and easy examples.
What Are Compound Sentences?
Compound sentences are those that have at least two independent clauses. Compound sentences are used to join related ideas or thoughts together, and to show a relationship between them.
Compound Sentences: Structure
As mentioned above, compound sentences are made of at least two independent clauses. An independent clause consists of a subject and a verb, has a complete meaning on its own, and does not rely on any other clause to be complete. So, a compound sentence has two or more subjects and verbs. Take a look at the following examples:
I like sweets and my mother hates them.
As you can see, we have a subject and a verb in each clause and each clause can be used separately.
I wanted to go to school and talk to the professor.
Here, the sentence is not compound because we have one subject and one of the clauses is incomplete without the other.
Uses
When we want to write fluently and to the point, we can use compound sentences. Study the following examples:
She is my friend. (Simple sentence 1)
Her name is Sarah. (Simple sentence 2)
She is my friend and her name is Sarah. (Compound sentence)
Punctuation
If the sentences are connected without any coordinating conjunctions, a semicolon (;) is used between them. Take a look at the following example:
Ross is there; he's talking to that fat, old guy.
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