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This article has been updated and migrated to: Using “But” to Form the Compound Sentence<\/a> on the CXC English Official Website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Published: 19th of January, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last updated: January 26, 2026 at 14:07 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A compound sentence is formed by joining two simple sentences. We join two simple sentences using a coordinate conjunction or a conjunctive adverb. The seven coordinate conjunctions are for<\/em>, and<\/em>, nor<\/em>, but<\/em>, or<\/em>, yet <\/em>and so <\/em>(FANBOYS). The “coordinate” conjunction may also be referred to as the “coordinating” conjunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple Sentence 1: I am tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple Sentence 2: My brother is short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which coordinate conjunction should we use to join the simple sentences above? We should use “but” because the conjunction “but” shows contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compound Sentence: I am tall, but my brother is short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two simple sentences were transformed into two independent clauses and were joined with a conjunction to form a compound sentence. When joining two simple sentences to form a compound sentence, remember to separate the two clauses with a comma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coordinate conjunction “but” is used to show contrast, difference, disappointment and other similar ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some more examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invited you to the party, but you didn’t come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

England is a small country in area, but it is large in population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winters are cold, but summers are hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like English, but my sister likes math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to live in the United States, but my wife prefers Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city was so beautiful ten years ago, but now it is ruined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you try making some compound sentences of your own using the coordinate conjunction “but”?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Compound Sentence: Introduction<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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