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Why do complex sentences differ from compound sentences?
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Writeacher
Why? I don't know!
How do they differ? That's pretty easy!
Compound sentences are two simple sentences (or two independent clauses) joined with a coordinating conjunction + comma or with a semicolon. (Each part of a compound sentence can be a sentence on its own.)
Complex sentences are made up of one independent (main) clause and at least one <b>dependent (subordinate)</b> clause. These clauses can be joined by means of subordinating conjunctions, relative pronouns, or interrogative pronouns. (Only the main clause can be a sentence on its own; the subordinate clause/clauses cannot stand on its/their own).
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sentences.htm#sentence_types
How do they differ? That's pretty easy!
Compound sentences are two simple sentences (or two independent clauses) joined with a coordinating conjunction + comma or with a semicolon. (Each part of a compound sentence can be a sentence on its own.)
Complex sentences are made up of one independent (main) clause and at least one <b>dependent (subordinate)</b> clause. These clauses can be joined by means of subordinating conjunctions, relative pronouns, or interrogative pronouns. (Only the main clause can be a sentence on its own; the subordinate clause/clauses cannot stand on its/their own).
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sentences.htm#sentence_types
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Jasmine
Thanks😂
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Writeacher
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