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The school bus stops at the corner of my street.
simple
LaToya missed the basket, but Laura caught the rebound.
compound
We went to a movie then we stopped for a snack.
Neither-Run-on
Ms. Martin's class made the posters, and Mr. Rossi's class sold tickets.
compound
Lawyers prepare their cases and defend their clients in court.
simple
Cars and trucks stream across the bridge and disappear into the tunnel.
simple
Did George Washington really chop down his father's cherry tree, or is that story just a legend?
compound
Dad washes dishes by hand Mom puts them in the dishwasher.
Neither-Run-on
The wind howls, and the hikers huddle in their tents and drink hot soup.
compound
The engine sputters and coughs, the car jerks forward and then stops.
neither- Run-on
Seventy-six trombones led the big parade.
simple
My mother works as a dental assistant, and my father drives a truck.
compound
I made an outline for my report then I wrote the introduction.
neither- Run-on
Several aunts and uncles and all my grandparents live in other states.
simple
Jake and Sally grilled hot dogs and made a salad.
simple
Perry makes his bed every morning Sandra always leaves her room in a mess.
neither run-on
