Question

Is the sentence compound, or is it simple with a compound verb?

We fixed the broken toy with glue, but it broke again after a few minutes.

A.
simple sentence with a compound verb

B.
compound sentence

Answer 1

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Remember a compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses.

Compound sentences can be formed in three ways:
(1) using coordinating conjunctions (and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet);
(2) using the semicolon, either with or without conjunctive adverbs;
(3) on occasion, using the colon.

e.g.:
"They may take our lives, but they will never take our freedom."

Now, compound verb is when you say multiple verbs such as "He SWATTED, CRUSHED the fly."

A simple sentence, also called an independent clause, contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought.