Two or more than two short sentences can usually be joined into a single sentence. This process is called Joining. We can join two or more sentences into a single sentence by making it :
- Simple sentence
- Complex sentence
- Compound sentence
In this post, you will find the top 100+ examples of Compound Sentences.

Examples of Compound Sentences
- The rain ceased and we resumed our work.
- She must read hard or she will not pass the examination.
- He is poor but he is honest.
- He is a teacher and a social worker.
- We must eat or we can not live.
- He tried hard, but he did not succeed.
- He wanted to avoid punishment and so he fled.
- He not only made a promise he kept it.
- She is clever, but not industrious.
- The earth is round, and we can easily prove it.
- He wanted to succeed in life and so he worked hard.
- I lost the key yesterday, but have found it.
- The sunset and we came back home.
- Spare the rod and spoil the child.
- Cross the line and you will be arrested.
- Do or die.
- He was very tired, and therefore he fell asleep.
- Obey me or you will be beaten.
- One word more and I will turn you out.
- They were poor but they were happy.
- He gives a command and it is immediately carried out.
- It was a rainy day and so we did not go to school.
- Do it and you will be punished.
- Work hard or you will fail.
- You are wrong and I am sure of this (it).
- He was ill and therefore he could not go.
- Do it or you will regret it.
- Rahim went home and took a rest for a while.
- He was very sorry and left for home early.
- He was poor but he did not blame his fate.
- Dr. Roy was not only a physician but also a statesman.
- You must give up smoking or you will suffer.
- He must work or he will fail.
- He went to Science City and he was surprised.
- Not only money but also health is necessary to be happy.
- His father died and this added to his misfortune.
- He was old but (he was) young at heart.
- She has her pitfalls, yet (nevertheless) I love her.
- He is very ill but (still) he goes to his office.
- You must avoid smoking otherwise you will not live long.
- Neither a borrower nor a lender is.
- Do take another chance, else your life will be in peril.
- His work was unsatisfactory, therefore he was dismissed.
- He was sincere, so he gained a promotion.
- The sunset and we went home.
- The boy was insolent, and so I punished him.
- He wanted to avoid punishment and so he ran away.
- He not only made a promise but kept it.
- The teacher entered the room and the boys stopped talking.
- He finished all books, and he has nothing left to read.
- He did not brush their teeth, nor did he comb their hair.
- We took the train, but it was crowded.
- My dad does not have a debit card, but he does have a credit card.
- Tina wants to make cookies, but there is no flour left.
- Daddy bought new towels but forgot to buy soaps for the bathroom.
- We were hungry, so we made a sandwich.
- Listen and I will tell you all.
- She must weep or she will die.
- He was very tired and therefore he fall asleep.
- Beware of pick-pockets and there will be no trouble.
- Leave this room or I will compel you to do so.
- Jones is a rich man but he is not honest.
- Search his pockets and you will find the watch.
- Do as I tell you, or you will regret it.
- The lion was wounded but not killed.
- Speak and you will die.
- Speak or die.
- He did his best, still, he failed.
- My father gave me a pen and I have lost it.
- You have made a mistake and of this I am certain.
- He has recovered from illness, and I am glad about it.
- He got the telegram, and immediately he left in a taxi.
- He aimed at winning the prize and worked hard.
- He not only did his own work, but also he helped me.
- He shifted himself along the arm and rose to his feet.
- You may take this pen or you may take that.
- He was poor and so he could not shine in life.
- He is in great trouble, still, he is cheerful.
- He must work very hard and make up for the lost time.
- He betrayed the country, and this was to his eternal disgrace.
- He not only robbed the poor child but also murdered her.
- He must work very hard, or he will not win the first prize.
- He must not attempt to escape, or he will be put to death.
- He worked hard, yet did not succeed.
- He was unlucky and therefore met with a bad accident on the eve of this examination.
- The boy was disobedient, and so the teacher punished him.
- I gave him not only money but also good advice.
- Love the neighbours and be a friend to them.
- John did his best but could not succeed.
- Tagore was not only a poet but also a great statesman.
- He not only robbed the poor boy but also killed him.
- He finished his exercise and put away his books.
- Not only did his father give him money, But his mother too.
- We make our fortunes and we call them fate.
- He is poor but I know that he is an honest man.
- I told them why I stole it but they laughed at me.
- The boy heard, judged, and decided cases.
- Our hoards are little but our hearts are great.
- Neither a borrower nor a lender is.
- I went in but I missed you and so I left.
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