This document discusses compound sentences, which are formed by joining two simple sentences with a coordinating conjunction like "and", "but", or "or". A compound sentence expresses more than one complete thought and contains a comma before the conjunction that connects the two independent clauses. Examples are provided of compound sentences as well as a link to an online game about compound sentences.

1. And coordinating conjunctions

2. Simple Sentences Expresses one complete thought. One subject and one predicate Examples: I like my dog. It’s cold in here. My favorite food is mashed potatoes. My best friends are Tiffany, Shaima, and Haleema.

3. Compound Sentences 2 sentences smooshed together Expresses more than one complete thought Connected by a comma and a coordinating conjuctions: For And Nor But Or Yet So

4. Song time! Stand up! Stand up! For And Nor But Or Yet So

5. Ms. Buchanan enjoys writing. (One complete thought, right?) + Ms. Buchanan's favorite author is Agatha Christie. (Another complete thought, right?) = Ms. Buchanan enjoys writing, and her favorite author is Agatha Christie. (Two complete thoughts joined by the word "and".)

6. Make sure to place a comma before the coordinating conjunction!

7. [Ram likes tea], but [Anthony likes coffee]. I want to be a nurse, so I am going to college.

8. Online Games http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/interestsentences/compoundsentences/game.shtml