What is a compound-sentence?

Answer 1

A compound sentence is when you combine two or more independent clauses, each of which provides a complete and separate thought. The clauses are joined to each other by conjunctions, or a semicolon.

We use coordinating or subordinating conjunctions to connect the sentences. The seven coordinating conjunctions are usually used with a comma, and their initials spell the mnemonic "fanboys."

Coordinating conjunctions

• for
• and
• nor
• but
• or
• yet
• so

Subordinating conjunctions

• after
• although
• as
• as if
• as long as
• as though
• because
• before
• even if
• even though
• if
• if only
• in order that
• now that
• once
• rather than
• since
• so that
• than
• that
• though
• till
• unless
• until
• when
• whenever
• where
• whereas
• wherever
• while

Answer 2

A compound sentence is a sentence made up of two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, but they are connected to express a more complex idea or relationship.