- A writer can join two short, choppy sentences into one that is more interesting to read. The result is a compound sentence.
- Use the conjunction and to join two sentences that show addition or similarity.
- Use the conjunction but to join two sentences that show contrast.
- Use the conjunction or to join two sentences that show choice.
I like to eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat apples, but not bananas.
Do you like to eat apples or bananas?
My family loves to go the beach and make sandcastles.
My family loves to make sandcastles, but we do not like the beach.
Do you like to make