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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 correlative 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, so. 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). The clause that is used can be dependent |
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{{R from merge}} |
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My friend invited me to a birthday party and I accepted the invite. |
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Do you want to stay here, or would you like to go shopping? |
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==References== |
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*{{cite book | author=Rozakis, Laurie | title=The Complete Idiot's Guide to Grammar and Style pp. 167–168 | publisher=Alpha | year=2003 | isbn=1-59257-115-8}} |
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