How to Identify Compound Sentences

What is a compound sentence?

A. I couldn't meet Merlin as she had left already.
B. I went to meet Merlin, but she had left already.
C. Merlin had left; I couldn't meet her.
D. Since Merlin had left, I couldn't meet her.

Answer:

The correct answer is: B. I went to meet Merlin, but she had left already.

A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two independent clauses, joined together by a coordinating conjunction such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'. In this case, the correct answer is "I went to meet Merlin, but she had left already," as it contains two independent clauses ('I went to meet Merlin' and 'she had left already') connected by the coordinating conjunction 'but'.

Examples of other compound sentences include:

• 'I studied hard for the test, but I still failed.'
• 'She wants to go to the movies, and he wants to stay home.'

By understanding the structure of compound sentences, you can improve your writing skills and create more varied and engaging sentences. Practice identifying compound sentences in different contexts to enhance your grammar knowledge.