Which sentence best describes a compound sentence?

A.

A compound sentence is two independent clauses joined by a c

oordinating

junction.

B.

A compound sentence is an independent clause and a dependent joined by a

semicolon.

C.

A compound sentence is two independent clauses joined by a colon.

D.

A compound sentence is an independent clause and a dependent clause

joined by

a subordinating conjunction.

C: A compound sentence is two independent clauses joined by a colon.

Explanation:

Note: There may still be many compound sentences which are without colons. and there may be compound sentences with more than two independent clauses as well.

Compound Sentences:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses.

Examples:

1: Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. (Albert Einstein, 1879-1955)

2: Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do. (Dale Carnegie)