Differences in Graded and Condensed Compound Sentences in Indonesian

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Two of types of compound sentences What is there is a multilevel and dense compound sentence. A multilevel compound sentence is a compound sentence that is formed from two clauses or sentences that are not equivalent. Meanwhile, a compound sentence is a compound sentence that is formed by two sentences that have the same sentence elements, whether it's a subject, predicate, or sentence elements in Indonesian other.

The two compound sentences have their own characteristics that make them different from each other. The differences between the two are as follows!

1. The Forming Elements

The location of the differences found in the first compound sentence and the first density is the element that forms the two. A multilevel compound sentence is a sentence that is formed by a main clause and a child sentence which are unequal. The main clause is the core of a compound sentence, while the subordinate clause is a complement from the gist of the sentence.

On the other hand, a dense compound sentence is formed by two sentences that have the same sentence elements, whether it is the same subject, predicate, object, maybe even a complement and an adverb. To understand the two constituent elements in the two sentences above, here are some examples of them.

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Example of Multilevel Compound Sentences

  • I wouldn't have regretted it like this if I didn't know him.
    • Main sentence: I will not regret like this, subordinate clause: I do not know him.
  • He could still smile broadly, even though he was in the middle of a heavy misfortune.
    • The main sentence: he is still smiling broadly, the clause: he is in the middle of a serious disaster.

Example of Compound Sentences

  • Laras is Pak Handoko's son. (single sentence 1)
    Laras is Mrs. Kinasih's son. single sentence 2)
    Laras is the son of Mr. Handoko and Mrs. Kinasih. (a compound sentence that is formed due to the similarity of the subject, namely Laras)

2. Use Conjunction or Kinds of Connecting Words inside it

The location of the difference between compound sentences and the last meeting is the use of conjunctions or word connect in it. Conjunctions or connecting words used by multilevel compound sentences of course subordinating conjunction which is a special conjunction for multilevel compound sentences. Meanwhile, compound sentences usually use several types of coordinating conjunction, as and or while.

To better understand what the use of conjunctions looks like in the two, here are some: examples of compound sentences and compound sentences which uses conjunctions in it!

Examples of Using Conjunctions in Compound Sentences

  • I'm going to see him at the hospital if I have finished my office work.
    • Subordinating conjunctions: if.
  • He can still continue the match although he had to limp.
    • Subordinating conjunctions: although.

Examples of Using Conjunctions in Compound Sentences

  • Fahrul is the son of Mr. Sobnjaya. (single sentence 1)
    Fahrul is Mrs. Siti's son. (single sentence 2)
    Fahrul is Mr. Sonjaya's son and Miss Siti. (compound compound sentence)
    • Subordinating conjunctions used: and.

From the explanation above, we can conclude that the difference between compound and compound sentences consists of two things. The two locations of these differences include the constituent elements, and the conjunctions they use.

Thus the discussion about the difference between graded and dense compound sentences in language Indonesia. Hopefully useful and able to add insight for all readers, whether it's about compound sentences, or language learning materials Indonesia. That is all and thank you.

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