Question

what type of punctuation is used to join two independent clauses to make a compound sentence

Answer 1

To join two independent clauses and create a compound sentence, you can use a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so), or you can use a semicolon. Here are examples of both:

1. **Using a comma and a coordinating conjunction**:
- Example: "I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

2. **Using a semicolon**:
- Example: "I wanted to go for a walk; it started to rain."

Both of these methods effectively connect two independent clauses.