We make a compound sentence by joining two independent clauses together using a coordinating conjunction.
The only seven coordinating conjunctions are: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. To remember them; we use the acronym FANBOYS.
Form:
independent clause + , + coordinating conjunction + independent clause
- I couldn’t stay, for the room was full.
- You cook the lunch, and I’ll do the dishes.
- Jim was not at work, nor was he at home yesterday.
- Jane loves fish, but she doesn’t like pizza.
- You should go now, or you’ll be late.
- The house was small, yet it was spacious.
- I’m not tired, so I’ll walk home.
compound sentence, envocabulary.com
