We should go out to eat; birthdays are special occasions. Is an example of what kind of sentence

Compound sentence

Explanation:

Compound sentences are sentences that consist of two or more independent clauses connected by a comma and coordinating conjunction or by a semicolon.

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence. Every sentence must contain a subject and predicate and express a complete thought. Independent clauses fulfill these criteria.

The given sentence consists of two independent clauses connected by a semicolon:

As we can see, both of these clauses make sense if they stand alone. This leads us to the conclusion that they are independent clauses that make up a compound sentence.

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."