compound sentence

Examples of compound sentence in the following topics:

• Using Varied Sentence Lengths and Styles

  • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • Structural classifications for sentences include: simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences.
  • A compound sentence consists of multiple independent clauses with no subordinate clauses.
  • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • The fifth sentence is compound.

• Structure of a Sentence

  • Structural classifications for sentences include simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences.
  • Compound sentences connected with "and" make connections between ideas.
  • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • The compound sentence makes the connection clear. 
  • Does the prose sound convoluted because I use too many compound-complex sentences?

• Subject-Verb Agreement

  • In order for sentences to sound right, their verbs and subjects need to mesh well together.
  • Compound sentences (two sentences joined by a clause) have a subject and verb in each clause.
  • Sometimes modifying phrases can come between the subject and verb of a sentence.
  • Sometimes the subject of a sentence can come after its verb.
  • Compound subjects (two subjects joined by a conjunction) take plural verbs if they are joined by "and."

• Components of a Sentence

  • In active-voice sentences, it is the noun or pronoun performing the action in the sentence.
  • in a sentence.
  • In a given sentence, there may be more than one of any of the five core sentence elements.
  • Compound elements can include:
  • Compound predicate: He ran to the house and knocked on the door.

• Making Subject and Verbs Agree

  • If a sentence has a compound subject, you should use a plural verb even if all the components of the subject are singular nouns.
  • Incorrect sentence: My dog and my cat likes to be petted.
  • Correct sentence: My dog and my cat like to be petted.
  • Note that this is the case specifically because of the word "or. " If the phrase was "the monkey's antics and the handler's chagrin," it would be a compound subject and take the plural verb "cause. "
  • Correct sentence: The Anderson kids, as well as their mother, like visiting New York.

• Varying Your Sentence Structure and Vocabulary

  • Clauses: The easiest way to vary sentence length and structure is with clauses.
  • Length: Longer sentences are better suited for expressing complex thoughts.
  • Here's the rewritten version, with attention paid to sentence variation:
  • Of course, if all the sentences were compound like these, the paper would begin to sound either pretentious or exhausting. 
  • Vary the types of sentences you use to keep your paper interesting.

• Em-Dashes and En-Dashes

  • Dashes are often used to mark interruptions within sentences, or to show the relationships between words.
  • Dashes are often used to mark interruptions within sentences.
  • Em dashes are also sometimes used to summarize or define prior information in a sentence.
  • An exception to the use of en dashes is made, however, when combined with an already hyphenated compound.
  • The title contains an example of em dash usage, which, in this case, shows a break in the sentence.

• Structure of a Sentence

• Apostrophes

  • In sentences where two individuals own one thing jointly, add the possessive apostrophe to the last noun.
  • In cases of compound nouns composed of more than one word, place the apostrophe after the last noun.
  • If the word or compound includes, or even ends with, a punctuation mark, an apostrophe and an "s" are still added in the usual way.
  • All of your sentences end with a's.
  • (As opposed to "All of your sentences end with as.")

• Ending Punctuation

  • Recall that declarative sentences make statements and imperative sentences give commands.
  • (imperative sentence)
  • (declarative sentence containing an imperative statement)
  • (declarative sentence with a direct question)
  • (declarative sentence that includes an exclamation)