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The verbs that do not follow a specific pattern of forming the past tense and past participle by simply adding the suffixes '-d' and '-ed' to the base verbs are known as irregular verbs. Instead, these verbs either change entirely, stay the same in V2 & V3, or follow some other unique transformations.

Example:

• Go -> Went -> Gone
• Rise -> Rose -> Risen
• Break -> Broke -> Broken

No, a compound sentence can be short if it has two independent clauses.

Example: I came, and I saw.

Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses, joined by coordinating conjunctions or a semicolon.

Example: He came, she saw, and they conquered.

Punctuation is crucial in compound sentences:

1. Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction if both clauses are independent.

Example: I was late, but I still made it to class.

2. Use a semicolon when you don't use a conjunction.

Example: She loves books; he prefers movies.

3. Use a semicolon + conjunctive adverb + comma when using adverbs like however, therefore, moreover, nevertheless.

Example: He was tired; however, he continued working.

Avoid comma splices, which occur when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma.

Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases or clauses of equal importance. The most common coordinating conjunctions are remembered by the acronym FANBOYS:

F: For (cause)

A: And (addition)

N: Nor (negative addition)

B: But (contrast)

O: Or (choice)

Y: Yet (contrast, similar to 'but')

S: So (result)

Example: I wanted to study, but I was too tired.

Metonymy is used to make a sentence more vivid and meaningful. In a way, Metonymy helps the writers and speakers to say more with a few words and with greater impact. A few of the reasons to use Metonymy are:

• To make language more imaginative and expressive
• To be concise by saying fewer words
• Metonymy is used to sound more poetic and persuasive
• Metonym conveys the shared understanding and cultural symbols, helping audiences connect easily

Metonymy is a figure of speech where something is referred to by a related term. On the other hand, a Metonym is the actual word or phrase used as a substitute. For instance, The Pen is mightier than the sword is an example of Metonymy, whereas, 'pen' and 'sword' are Metonyms. In simple words, Metonymy is the concept or figure of speech and Metonym is the substitute word that represents another idea, person or thing through a strong connection, such as place, function, symbol or an object.  

Here are some of examples of Metonymy in everyday speech: