Compound Sentences - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two independent clauses (complete thoughts) using a coordinating conjunction such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you combine two sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine two sentences into a compound sentence by using a coordinating conjunction and a comma before the conjunction.

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Example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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Edward felt a new sense of purpose, and he knew he had to find Abilene.

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Example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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Edward was lost, but he couldn't find his way back home.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas, making writing more fluid and complex.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Edward felt a tingling in his chest, and he saw the girl standing by the water.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.