1. What is a compound sentence? Grammar Toolkit

2. A compound sentence consists of two or more main clauses, each of which can stand on its own. Spotty loves Bruiser, and Bruiser loves Spotty. Spotty loves Bruiser; they are never apart. The clauses in a compound sentence are joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction or with a semicolon. clause

3. Grammar Toolkit Where are the clauses in these compound sentences? Jack’s dad is our coach, and his brother is our captain. You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink. It’ll probably rain tomorrow, so bring your umbrella. My new toys are stacked over there; I gave the old ones away. Tina’s hair and eyes are dark, yet her skin is very fair. clause

4. Grammar Toolkit A clause has a subject (the person or thing the clause is about) and a predicate (the verb plus any objects and modifiers). A compound sentence consists of two or more main clauses, each of which can stand on its own.

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