Skip to content

INLP Linguistic Glossary

An interactive glossary of linguistics concepts for SFU Indigenous language learners and revitalists

  • About
  • Linguistic Glossary

Compound Sentence

Definition

Consists of two or more predicates joined by the conjunction ʔəy̓ ~ i. Compound sentences can be divided in two broad classes: coordinate and qualifying. (Suttles, 2003, p. 146)

Types

Coordinate Compound Sentence

Qualifying Compound Sentence

References

Suttles, W. (2004). Musqueum reference grammar. UBC Press. SFU Student Access.

  • Bibliography
INLP Linguistic Glossary, Website Powered by WordPress.com.
    • INLP Linguistic Glossary
    • Customize
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Copy shortlink
    • Report this content
    • Manage subscriptions