1. Compound sentences

2. What is a compound sentence?
2 or more independent clauses
Connected by a coordinating conjunction
F A N B O Y S

3. Coordinating Conjunctions
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4. For
This formal form is not used in compound sentences very often. It is like “because”. Use this to give a reason or cause.
Jack had gone home early, for the weather was terrible.
The number of unemployed people is increasing, for there are major problems with the global economy.

5. And Use this to continue or add to an idea. + and + - and -
My mother visited me last week, and we went to a Boston Pops concert.
John does not like seafood, and he is allergic to shellfish.

6. Nor
Use this to continue a negative idea. “Nor” is negative, so do not negate the clause that follows. Also, use yes / no question word order.
- nor (Y/N question)
The students do not enjoy studying for tests, nor do they like doing homework.
The government agency did not function efficiently, nor did it help people in the community.

7. But Use this to connect different ideas. + and - - and +
Jenny has always wanted to buy a house, but she cannot afford it.
The police officers tried to stop the shooter, but they were not successful.

8. Or Use this to give choices.
Jack and Tina could go out to dinner with friends, or Tina could go to the gym.
Laura will probably go to a state university, or she might get a job.

9. Tom had already eaten dinner, yet he was still hungry.
Similar to “but”. It is more formal and not often used in compound sentences. Use this to connect a different idea that is not expected.
+ and -
- and +
Tom had already eaten dinner, yet he was still hungry.
Yumiko had not studied for the test, yet she received a perfect score!

10. So
The first clause is the cause. The clause following “so” is the result.
My brother went to bed at 3 AM, so he never heard his alarm at 6 AM.
The protest became violent, so some protesters were arrested.