When you combine two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, you create acompound sentence. Often, using compound sentence is better because it helps the reader understand how the two ideas relate to each other. Because you have added "but", it shows that the ideas in each clause...
Beginning a sentence with and or some other coordinating conjunction (but, or or nor) can be an effective means—if not overused—of giving special attention to the thought that follows the conjunction. No comma should follow the conjunction at the start of a new sentence unless a parenthetical...
Compound Sentences Danielsen. The SIX Basic Comma Rules! Bellwork Friday 10/28/16 Write a sentence about “Daedalus and Icarus” that joins two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). Conjunctions Joining Clauses. Compound Subject and predicate COMMA RULES Please take notes....