AQA GCSE English Language · 8700
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A sentence containing two or more main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, such as ‘and’ or ‘but’, or by suitable punctuation.
Revise: Sentence forms and punctuation for effectA compound sentence joins main clauses, perhaps using ‘and’, ‘but’ or a semicolon. A complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one subordinate clause. A sentence can also combine several main clauses with subordinate clauses.
- Revise: Crafting vocabulary and sentences