Compound Sentences A Glance at Grammar Definition A
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Compound Sentences ~ A Glance at Grammar
Definition /A Compound Sentence is a sentence that joins two independent clauses together with a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.
Formula /Compound Sentence = Independent Clause + Independent Clause
What? /An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone. It is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. /An independent clause is a sentence.
Fixing Choppy Sentences /Ex) The cat was happy. /Ex) He slept underneath the bed. /Compound= The cat was happy, and he slept underneath the bed.
Combining Clauses /There are two ways to combine independent causes to make a compound sentence: Comma + Coordinating Conjunction /Semicolon /
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction A coordinating conjunction is also known as a F. A. N. B. O. Y. S. /
/For /And /Nor /But /Or /Yet /So
Comma + CC/FANBOYS /Ex) The teens walked to the park, but it was closed. /Ex) The gentleman did not know where the sound came from, so he hid behind the tree.
Combining Clauses /There are two ways to combine independent causes to make a compound sentence: Comma + Coordinating Conjunction /Semicolon /
Semicolon You can also use a semicolon to create a compound sentence since the two statements are equal. / Ex) The teacher applauded the class; the kids beamed with pride. /Ex) The dog ate; the cat slept. /
/Now, it is your turn!
Warm-Up / Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why. /The rain fell for hours and ruined the picnic. /I left, but Marcy stayed. /Polar fish. bears feed on seals; seals feed on
/ Directions- Warm-Up Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why. /Female penguins usually stay at sea, but they return when their eggs hatch. /The sloth eats and sleep while hanging upside down. /The pouch under a pelican’s bill is huge, holding up to 25 pounds of fish.
/ Directions- Warm-Up Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why. /Kiwi birds have nostrils on their beaks; they can smell earthworms. /Sharks have to keep moving constantly, or they suffocate. /Most rabbits drown in water, but the marsh rabbit can swim.
/ Directions- Warm-Up Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why. /The gulls circle the fishing boat; they are hoping for a quick meal. /At the Bay View nursing home, Mr. Tompkins waits for his children to visit. /Tyrell can play several instruments, but the trombone is his favorite.
/ Directions- Warm-Up Create a compound sentence by joining the two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. /I’m driving to the office in an hour. I’ll pick up the supplies on the way. /Up went the lottery jackpot. Down went our hopes of winning. /We surveyed the dirty cabin. We each shrugged silently.
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