Here's what that means:
* Independent clause: A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.
* Conjunction: A word that connects two or more words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but, or, so, yet).
Example:
* Independent clause 1: The sun was shining.
* Independent clause 2: The birds were singing.
Compound sentence: The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.
Key characteristics of compound sentences:
* They have at least two independent clauses.
* They are joined by a conjunction (e.g., and, but, or, so, yet).
* They express two or more related ideas.
Other examples of compound sentences:
* I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.
* She loves to read, or she likes to watch movies.
* He studied hard, so he passed the exam.
Why use compound sentences?
* To create more complex and interesting sentences.
* To show a relationship between two or more ideas.
* To add variety to your writing.
Tip: Use commas to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence.