Simple VS. Compound Sentences

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Simple VS. Compound Sentences A simple sentence has 1 subject and 1 verb It portrays one thought. This is why it is called an Independent (Single) Clause (Thought) Independent Clause Ex. The girl sang. A compound sentence connects 2 sentences (independent clauses) The sentences (independent clauses) can be joined by a coordinating conjunction (or FANBOYS) such as, “for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”) or a semicolon. Ex. The girl sang, but she didn’t sing well. TIP- always place a comma before FANBOYS