Hello, darlings! Music here to teach you about compound sentences.
Now, I'm sure you all know about them, but I've seen so many mistakes with these lately!
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence is what it sounds like: two independent clauses joined together.
For example, this is a compound sentence:
I was an artist, and he was a photographer.
While this is not:
I was an artist and a photographer.
The latter is not one, because it contains only one independent clause.
What is an independent clause, you ask?
It is a combination of at least one verb and one subject that can stand on its own as a sentence. Independent clauses express a complete thought.
This is an independent clause:
I hate you.
But this is not:
While I hate you, [...?]
How do I join these clauses together?
Simple. There are two ways to go about this:
1.) Use a comma and a conjunction. Conjunctions are coordinating words used to link the clauses together. Think FANBOYS, my darlings!
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Example of this method:
I was in love with him, for he was an amazing man.
2.) Semicolons. Use them to link those clauses with a dramatic pause.
Example of method:
I was in love with him; he was an amazing man.
So, darlings, I hope this helped clarify compound sentences! They're easy to use, and they help liven up and diversify your writing!
Love,
Music
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