1. 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