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Is the sentence a simple or a compound sentence? She likes sweets, but she seldom buys them for herself.

a. compound sentence
b. simple sentence

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This is a compound sentence because it consists of two independent clauses. "She likes sweets" and "She seldom buys them for herself". But is a conjunction irrelevant for the current state of things. Both sentences can stand on their own and convey meaning which is why it is a compound sentence.
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