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Types of Sentences
Simple Sentences |
A simple sentence has only one independent clause (and states only one complete thought). However, it may have a compound subject or a compound predicate and still be a simple sentence. My knees ache. (Simple subject, simple predicate) Cory and I skated for two hours. (Compound subject, simple predicate) My face and neck look red and feel hot. (Compound subject, compound predicate) |
Compound Sentences |
A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet), or by a semicolon. (See page 489 for more about coordinating conjunctions.) I’ve skated in Los Angeles, but I have never been to New York. (The conjunction but connects two independent clauses.) |