Congratulations, grammar champions, you’ve reached the final frontier: compound and complex sentences! These sentence structures allow us to express more complex ideas by combining independent and dependent clauses. Let’s wrap up with some examples:

• Compound Sentence: She loves to read, but she also enjoys hiking.
• Complex Sentence: Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.
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Compound sentences join two independent clauses with coordinating conjunctions like “and,” “but,” or “so,” while complex sentences include an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. So, next time you’re crafting your masterpiece of a sentence, remember the power of compound and complex structures to elevate your writing to new heights!

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