THE STRUCTURE OF A SENTENCE - 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, so. (The hint: The first letter of each of the coordinators spells "FANBOYS".)

• Except for very short sentences, coordinators are always preceded by a comma.

EXAMPLES

1. I am a teacher, and my wife is a doctor. (this is a compound sentence made up of two independent clauses: I am a teacher and my wife is a doctor. Remember, the word "and" is one of coordinator.)
2. I tried to speak Arabic, and my sister tried to speak English. (this is a compound sentence made up of two independent clauses: I tried to speak Arabic and my sister tried to speak English. Remember, the word "and" is one of coordinator.)
3. I want to be a doctor, but I need to receive my science degree. (this is a compound sentence made up of two independent clauses: I want to be a doctor and I need to receive my science degree. Remember, the word "but" is one of coordinator.)