Here's a breakdown:
* Independent Clause: A complete sentence that can stand on its own. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
* Coordinating Conjunction: A word that connects two equal parts of a sentence. Common coordinating conjunctions include:
* For
* And
* Nor
* But
* Or
* Yet
* So
Example:
* The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.
* Independent Clause 1: The sun was shining.
* Coordinating Conjunction: and
* Independent Clause 2: The birds were singing.
Characteristics of Compound Sentences:
* They express two or more related ideas.
* They are joined by a coordinating conjunction.
* They use a comma before the coordinating conjunction.
* They can be separated by a semicolon instead of a comma and coordinating conjunction, if the clauses are closely related.
Other examples:
* I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.
* She loves to read, yet she doesn't have much time.
* He wants to go to the beach, so we're packing our bags.
Compound sentences add variety and complexity to your writing. They allow you to express multiple ideas in a single sentence, making your writing more interesting and engaging.