A compound sentence
A) has two or more verbs.
B) has two or more subjects.
C) has both a compound subject and a compound predicate.
D) contains two simple sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction. While it may have more than one subject or verb, that is not a defining characteristic of a compound sentence. A compound subject and predicate can be present in a compound sentence, but it is not necessary.

A Compound Sentence