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Punctuation Connectors!. Compound Sentences 3 Ways. Compound Sentences. 1st way (most commonly used) put two independent clauses together with a comma and a FANBOY (coordinating conjunction) Superman flew over the building , and Hulk smashed through the building. Compound Sentences.
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Punctuation Connectors! Compound Sentences 3 Ways
Compound Sentences 1st way (most commonly used) put two independent clauses together with a comma and a FANBOY (coordinating conjunction) Superman flew over the building, and Hulk smashed through the building.
Compound Sentences 2nd way put two related independent clauses together with just a semicolon Flash sped to the scene; Thor was already there.
Compound Sentences 3rd way put two independent clauses together with a semicolon, HABITFONTS (conjunctive adverb), and a comma Batman arrived just in time; therefore, he saved the day once again!
Punctuation Connectors ; semicolon strong enough to hold two clauses together, used with two types of compound sentences , comma not strong enough to hold two clauses together, needs a coordinating conjunction to help it