Analysis of Compound Sentence

Compound Sentence Definition – A Compound Sentence is a combination of two or more simple or complex sentences. While the Complex Sentence has only one main clause, the Compound Sentence has two or more independent clauses (also known as coordinate clauses) making statements, questions, or commands. These clauses must be linked by a conjunction (and, but, or) or a semicolon. Sometimes Compound Sentence includes one or more subordinate clauses. The Analysis of Compound Sentences is the analysis of the clauses along with conjunction in the sentences.

Examples of Compound Sentences in English

1.  I love dogs but I don’t like cats.

• Main Clause - I love dogs.
• Main Clause - I don’t like cats.
• Conjunction – But.

2.  The day is hot and I am far from the shade.

• First coordinate clause - The day is hot
• Second coordinate clause - I am far from the shade.
• Conjunction - And

3.  They were fond of songs, listened to various kinds of instruments and indulged in singing.

• Independent Clause - They were fond of songs.
• Independent Clause - Listened to various kinds of instruments.
• Independent Clause - Indulged in singing.
• Conjunction – And.

4.  He says what he means, and he means what he says.

• Main Clause 1^st - He says.
• Main Clause 2^nd - He means.
• Subordinate Clause 1^st - What he means.
• Subordinate Clause 2^nd - What he says.
• Conjunction – And.

From the above examples it can be concluded that to analyze a Compound sentence is to:

1.  Find different independent clauses or coordinate statements.

2.  Find the connecting words if any, and tell what they connect.