A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, and no dependent (or subordinate) clause(s). The independent clauses that make up a compound sentence may be connected with a coordinating conjunction, conjunctive adverb, or semicolon.
In respect to standard written English, run-on sentences are defined as compound sentences lacking proper punctuation. A compound sentence may consist of two or more independent clauses; however, these independent clauses must be connected with the punctuation marks appropriate for the construction in question. While each writer of a compound sentence may choose the punctuation marks deemed most appropriate, the absence of punctuation marks will in all cases render the sentence as a "run-on".
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma without a conjunction or proper punctuation. This results in a run-on sentence that lacks clarity and may confuse the reader.
Two complex sentences joined by a semicolon are considered a compound sentence. A compound-complex sentence would have a combination of independent and dependent clauses, which are different than the two independent clauses in a compound sentence connected by a semicolon.
wh clauses may function as subject or or object to the main or independent clause
A conjunctive adverb is a type of word that may be used with a semicolon to connect independent clauses. These words typically serve as transitions between clauses by indicating a relationship or contrast between the ideas in the clauses. Examples of conjunctive adverbs include "however," "therefore," and "meanwhile."
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In the above statement the correct number of independent clauses is three words.
There are three uses for the semicolon: # To join two independent clauses (complete sentences) that are closely related. # To join two independent clauses when the second clause begins with a conjunctive adverb or a transitional phrase (therefore, however, as a result, in fact, etc.) # To separate items in a series when one or more of the items contain a comma. The semicolon serves the same purpose as a coordinate conjunction. However, the semicolon is used sparingly whereas the coordinate conjunction may be used often.
Sentences can be classified as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex based on the number and types of clauses they contain. Simple sentences have one independent clause, compound sentences have two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction, complex sentences have one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, and compound-complex sentences have two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Yes, Estonia joined the EU in May 2004.
In respect to standard written English, run-on sentences are defined as compound sentences lacking proper punctuation. A compound sentence may consist of two or more independent clauses; however, these independent clauses must be connected with the punctuation marks appropriate for the construction in question. While each writer of a compound sentence may choose the punctuation marks deemed most appropriate, the absence of punctuation marks will in all cases render the sentence as a "run-on".