Question

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• A. She enjoys reading books.
• B. She was tired, but she continued working.
• C. Because she was tired, she went to bed early.
• D. After the meeting, we had lunch.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. She was tired, but she continued working.

A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

• "She was tired" (independent clause)

• "She continued working" (independent clause)

• Joined by "but", a coordinating conjunction.