Compound Sentence

Compound Sentence | Definition and Examples


As we know, sentences are divided into many types, and the compound sentence is one. Compound sentences play a significant role in explaining a thing more elaborately. A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses by joining coordinating conjunction (and, but, or). A clause is a group of words that has an independent meaning.

Sometimes many of us think that a compound sentence is complicated to understand. It’s effortless to understand. Without wasting time, let us know the definition of a compound sentence.

Definition of a Compound Sentence

A compound sentence is a type of sentence that consists of two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or). In other words, we can say a compound sentence has two main clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.

We can also make a compound sentence by joining two simple sentences with a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Let us see some examples to get a clear picture about it:

  • I prepare for dinner, and I enjoy the wedding party.
  • She knew how to fix the issue, but she refused to do it.
  • You will have to do proper diet, or your weight will be increased.
  • Make a good study plan; you fail in the examination.
  • I need your assistance; I fail to proceed.

Difference between Simple and Compound Sentences

We can quickly identify the difference between simple and compound sentences. A simple sentence contains one independent clause, e.g., I need this English lesson. In contrast, a compound sentence contains two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, e.g., I need this English lesson, and you can provide me with this lesson. The most common coordinating conjunctions are; and, but, or, for, yet, and so.

Difference between Complex and Compound Sentences

Sometimes we become confused to differentiate between complex and compound sentences. But it’s not a difficult task to identify the difference between these two sentences. A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses. For example;

I have a pet whom I love so much.

We can see one independent clause and a subordinate clause in this sentence. That’s why we can call it a complex sentence.

On the other hand, a compound sentence contains two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction. For example;

I have a pet, and I love it so much.

In this sentence, we can see two independent clauses combined with coordinating conjunction ‘and.’ That’s why we call it a compound sentence.

Examples of Compound Sentences

Now let us see some examples of compound sentences for better understanding:

  • He plays football, and his friend reads a novel.
  • They worked hard, but they failed to reach their destination.
  • I need to work with you , but I can’t due to my sickness.
  • We should complete the task, or we’ll to fail to our destination.
  • My friend is busy now, so I have to meet him later.
  • He has lost his job, yet he didn’t get his last salary.
  • I found the right path, and I also got my best life partner.
  • She knew the true story, but she didn’t want to unveil it.
  • Kareem will buy a bike, or he will buy a car.
  • Jareen loves to read novels, and she reads a novel every week.
  • We have to finish our project on time, yet we have a lot of tasks in hand.
  • They’re providing voluntary services, and they have many members.
  • She has suffered from a disease, and she missed her loving family.
  • He spent a happy moment with his friends, but he missed his pet.
  • I know you’re missing me, but I have no ways to meet with you.
  • He’ll be playing with team members or choose a different option.
  • We’re trying to invent a new technology, yet we need many types of equipment.
  • Archer kept my words, and I was happy to see him.
  • Please don’t lose your last hope, or we’ll never reach your destination.
  • She lives in the USA, and her family stays in the UK.
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