Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Rationale

He ran, but she ran faster.

A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction. In this case, "He ran" and "she ran faster" are both independent clauses that can stand alone as complete sentences, making option C a compound sentence.

A (He will not run today.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence is a simple sentence with only one independent clause. It expresses a single complete thought without any conjunctions or additional clauses, thus failing to meet the definition of a compound sentence.

B (Swimming is extremely fun.) YOUR ANSWER

Similar to option A, this statement is also a simple sentence containing just one independent clause. It expresses a complete thought without any conjunctions or additional clauses, which disqualifies it from being classified as a compound sentence.

C (He ran, but she ran faster.) CORRECT

This choice correctly identifies a compound sentence, as it contains two independent clauses: "He ran" and "she ran faster." The use of the coordinating conjunction "but" effectively connects these clauses, fulfilling the criteria for a compound sentence.

D (I don't like to run or swim.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence contains a single independent clause with a compound predicate ("to run or swim"). It does not include multiple independent clauses connected by a conjunction, thus it does not qualify as a compound sentence.

Conclusion

A compound sentence is defined by the presence of two or more independent clauses linked by a coordinating conjunction. Among the provided options, only "He ran, but she ran faster" fulfills this requirement, as it consists of two complete thoughts joined by "but." The other choices are simple sentences that lack the necessary structure to be classified as compound.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

He ran, but she ran faster.

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