Compound Sentence
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A Compound Sentence is a sentence with two or more independent clauses
- Context:
- It can include a Conjunction Word.
- …
- Example(s):
- “I wanted to go surfing, but there were no waves."
- “
My friend invited me to a tea party, but my parents didn't let me go."
- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Complex Sentence, Complex Compound Sentence.
References
2016
- (Wikipedia, 2016) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/sentence_clause_structure#Compound_sentences Retrieved:2016-5-20.
- A compound sentence is composed of at least two independent clauses. It does not require a dependent clause. The clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction (with or without a comma). a semicolon that functions as a conjunction, a colon instead of a semicolon between two sentences when the second sentence explains or illustrates the first sentence and no coordinating conjunction is being used to connect the sentences, or a conjunctive adverb preceded by a semicolon. A conjunction can be used to make a compound sentence. Conjunctions are words such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Examples:
- I started on time, but I arrived late.
- I will accept your offer or decline it; these are the two options.
- The law was passed: from 1 April, all cars would have to be tested.
- The war was lost; consequently, the whole country was occupied.
- The use of a comma to separate two independent clauses without the addition of an appropriate conjunction is called a comma splice and is generally considered an error (when used in the English language). Example:
- The sun was shining, everyone appeared happy.
- A compound sentence is composed of at least two independent clauses. It does not require a dependent clause. The clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction (with or without a comma). a semicolon that functions as a conjunction, a colon instead of a semicolon between two sentences when the second sentence explains or illustrates the first sentence and no coordinating conjunction is being used to connect the sentences, or a conjunctive adverb preceded by a semicolon. A conjunction can be used to make a compound sentence. Conjunctions are words such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Examples:
2009
- (Wikipedia, 2009) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentence_(linguistics)
- One traditional scheme for classifying English sentences is by the number and types of finite clauses:
- … A compound sentence consists of multiple independent clauses with no dependent clauses. These clauses are joined together using conjunctions, punctuation, or both.
- One traditional scheme for classifying English sentences is by the number and types of finite clauses:
2008
- (Crystal, 2008) ⇒ David Crystal. (2008). “A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics, 6th edition." Blackwell Publishing.
- compound (n.) A term used widely in DESCRIPTIVE LINGUISTIC studies to refer to a linguistic UNIT which is composed of ELEMENTS that function independently in other circumstances. Of particular currency are the notions of compound found in 'compound WORDS' (consisting of two or more free MORPHEMES, as in such 'compound NOUNS' as bedroom, rainfall, and washing machine) and 'compound SENTENCES' (consisting of two or more main CLAUSES); but other application of the term exist, as in 'compound VERBS' (e.g. come in), 'compound TENSES' (those consisting of an AUXILIARY + LEXICAL verb), 'compound SUBJECTS/OBJECTS', etc. (where the clause elements consist of more than one noun PHRASE or PRONOUN, as in the boys and the girls shouted) and 'compound PREPOSITIONS' (e.g. in accordance with). See also BAHAVRUIHI, DVANDVA.