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Lesson 212 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPCompound Sentences
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A compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more complete thoughts, called independent clauses.
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A compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more complete thoughts, called independent clauses. You can join these clauses using words like 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.' For example, you can say, 'I like apples, and I like bananas.' Both parts of the sentence can stand alone, but they are connected to show a relationship. Compound sentences make our writing more interesting!
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1 of 2What is a compound sentence?
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