- A writer can join two short, choppy sentences into one that is more interesting to read. The result is a compound sentence.
- Use the conjunction and to join two sentences that show addition or similarity.
- Use the conjunction but to join two sentences that show contrast.
- Use the conjunction or to join two sentences that show choice.
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I like to eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat apples, but not bananas.
Do you like to eat apples or bananas?
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My family loves to go the beach and make sandcastles.
My family loves to make sandcastles, but we do not like the beach.
Do you like to make