In English, there are four types of sentences. In this unit, we’ll learn about compound sentences.
As we learned in Unit 5, a simple sentence is made up of one independent clause. An independent clause must have a subject, a verb, and be a complete idea:
- My brother plays tennis.
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses:
- My brother plays tennis, but my sister plays volleyball.
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