Mention the Kinds of Compound Sentences

Compound sentences consist of several types, namely:

1. Equivalent Compound Sentences

Equivalent compound sentences are sentences that are composed from two or more sentences, where the position is parallel. Example :

  • Andika is a diligent child, while her brother is lazy.
  • Mom is ironing clothes, and dad is washing the car.
  • Anggi is not trusted by his friends, because he often lies.

2. Multilevel Compound Sentences 

A multilevel compound sentence is an arrangement of two or more sentences in which one position is the main clause and the other is a subordinate clause. Example:

  • If the younger brother studies diligently, he will go to class.
  • If I had chosen the design more carefully, of course I would have won the creativity contest.

3. Mixed Compound Sentences

Mixed compound sentences are a combination of equivalent compound sentences and multilevel compound sentences. Example:

  • The painting was finished by my sister when my mother prepared dinner and my father finished taking a bath.
  • On my father's birthday, I gave him a tie and my mother gave me a watch.
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4. Compound Sentences

A compound sentence is a compound sentence in which several elements of the sentence are combined (experienced compression) because their position is equal. Example:

  • At a young age, the child has lost his parents, relatives and home.
  • In the farewell ceremony, Clara, Shinta and Mike presented a dance.
  • My father, mother and brother really like watching horror movies.

That's all kinds sentence compound along with explanations and examples. May be useful.