A simple sentence tells about one complete thought. A compound sentence is made of two or more simple sentences. To form a compound sentence, use a comma and the conjunction and, or, or but to join the simple sentences.
In the examples below, the underlined parts of each compound sentence can stand alone as simple sentences. Notice that a comma follows the first simple sentence.
In the examples below, the underlined parts of each compound sentence can stand alone as simple sentences. Notice that a comma follows the first simple sentence.
Sadie likes orange juice, but her brother prefers apple juice.
Do you want to go to the zoo,or would you rather go to the art museum?
Alejandro collects baseball cards, and Adam collects coins.
Do you want to go to the zoo,or would you rather go to the art museum?
Alejandro collects baseball cards, and Adam collects coins.
