• A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses (simple sentences) joined by coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Each clause is seperated with a comma (,) and coordinating conjuction. Quick Hint: Remember "FANBOYS".

    Examples
    Nick Allen had plenty of ideas, and he knew what to do with them. - Andrew Clements - Frindle (1998)
     
     
    Well, I’m on my way to see a girl in the village about going to the ball, but I suppose I could give it a try.” - Jon Scieszka - Frog Prince Continued
     
     
    The dark scares us, for we don't know what is waiting in the dark.- Alvin Schwartz, Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones (2001)
     
     
    He was already starting it, but this time I was going to do something so incredible that even he would have to sit up and take notice. - Patriciai Polacco - Rotten Red Head Brother

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