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English Syntax
English Syntax
2. Compound sentences. Compound sentences consist of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating
conjunction. The coordinating conjunctions are “but,” “or,” and “so.” For example: “The girl hit the ball, and the ball
flew out of the park.”
3. Complex sentences. Complex sentences consist of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
joined by a subordinating conjunction. Some subordinating conjunctions are “although,” “because,” “so,” “that,” and
“until.” For example: “When the girl hit the ball, the fans cheered.”