What is a Compound sentence?

Question

I want to know the definition of Compound sentence.

Answer 1

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction.

Examples

1. She did not cheat on the test, for it was the wrong thing to do.

2. I really need to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.

3. I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.

4. He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.