Question

Which sentence best describes a compound sentence?

A.
A compound sentence is two independent clauses joined by a c
oordinating
junction.
B.
A compound sentence is an independent clause and a dependent joined by a
semicolon.
C.
A compound sentence is two independent clauses joined by a colon.
D.
A compound sentence is an independent clause and a dependent clause
joined by
a subordinating conjunction.

Answer 1

C: A compound sentence is two independent clauses joined by a colon.

Step-by-step explanation:

Note: There may still be many compound sentences which are without colons. and there may be compound sentences with more than two independent clauses as well.

Compound Sentences:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses.

Examples:

1: Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. (Albert Einstein, 1879-1955)

2: Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do. (Dale Carnegie)