compound sentence

Examples of compound sentence in the following topics:

• Simple and Compound Sentences

• Modular 12 Arithmetic

  • A prototypical example of a compound period composed of two sentences is Mozart's Piano Sonata in F major, K. 332, II., mm. 1–8.
  • The compound (or 16-bar) sentence expands both the presentation and continuation phrases of a regular sentence to a typical length of eight bars each.
  • A prototypical example of a compound sentence is Mozart's Trio for Piano, Clarinet, and Viola, K. 498, I., mm. 1–16.
  • Note that bar length is not the important issue when deciding whether a theme is a regular sentence or a compound sentence.
  • The key difference between the regular sentence and the compound sentence is that the regular sentence begins with two basic ideas and the compound sentence begins with two compound basic ideas.

• Using Varied Sentence Lengths and Styles

  • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • Structural classifications for sentences include: simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences.
  • A compound sentence consists of multiple independent clauses with no subordinate clauses.
  • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • The fifth sentence is compound.

• Structure of a Sentence

  • Structural classifications for sentences include simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences.
  • Compound sentences connected with "and" make connections between ideas.
  • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • The compound sentence makes the connection clear. 
  • Does the prose sound convoluted because I use too many compound-complex sentences?

• Subject-Verb Agreement

  • In order for sentences to sound right, their verbs and subjects need to mesh well together.
  • Compound sentences (two sentences joined by a clause) have a subject and verb in each clause.
  • Sometimes modifying phrases can come between the subject and verb of a sentence.
  • Sometimes the subject of a sentence can come after its verb.
  • Compound subjects (two subjects joined by a conjunction) take plural verbs if they are joined by "and."

• Thematic Modules

• Components of a Sentence

  • In active-voice sentences, it is the noun or pronoun performing the action in the sentence.
  • in a sentence.
  • In a given sentence, there may be more than one of any of the five core sentence elements.
  • Compound elements can include:
  • Compound predicate: He ran to the house and knocked on the door.

• Making Subject and Verbs Agree

  • If a sentence has a compound subject, you should use a plural verb even if all the components of the subject are singular nouns.
  • Incorrect sentence: My dog and my cat likes to be petted.
  • Correct sentence: My dog and my cat like to be petted.
  • Note that this is the case specifically because of the word "or. " If the phrase was "the monkey's antics and the handler's chagrin," it would be a compound subject and take the plural verb "cause. "
  • Correct sentence: The Anderson kids, as well as their mother, like visiting New York.

• Varying Your Sentence Structure and Vocabulary

  • Clauses: The easiest way to vary sentence length and structure is with clauses.
  • Length: Longer sentences are better suited for expressing complex thoughts.
  • Here's the rewritten version, with attention paid to sentence variation:
  • Of course, if all the sentences were compound like these, the paper would begin to sound either pretentious or exhausting. 
  • Vary the types of sentences you use to keep your paper interesting.

• Em-Dashes and En-Dashes

  • Dashes are often used to mark interruptions within sentences, or to show the relationships between words.
  • Dashes are often used to mark interruptions within sentences.
  • Em dashes are also sometimes used to summarize or define prior information in a sentence.
  • An exception to the use of en dashes is made, however, when combined with an already hyphenated compound.
  • The title contains an example of em dash usage, which, in this case, shows a break in the sentence.