COMPOUND SENTENCES What is a compound sentence 2

COMPOUND SENTENCES

What is a compound sentence? • 2 or more independent clauses • Connected by a coordinating conjunction o FANBOYS

Coordinating Conjunctions F A N B O Y S o r n d o r u t r e t o

For This formal form is not used in compound sentences very often. It is like “because”. Use this to give a reason or cause. • Jack had gone home early, for the weather was terrible. • The number of unemployed people is increasing, for there are major problems with the global economy.

And Use this to continue or add to an idea. + and + - and • My mother visited me last week, and we went to a Boston Pops concert. • John does not like seafood, and he is allergic to shellfish.

Nor Use this to continue a negative idea. “Nor” is negative, so do not negate the clause that follows. Also, use yes / no question word order. - nor (Y/N question) • The students do not enjoy studying for tests, nor do they like doing homework. • The government agency did not function efficiently, nor did it help people in the community.

But Use this to connect different ideas. + and - and + • Jenny has always wanted to buy a house, but she cannot afford it. • The police officers tried to stop the shooter, but they were not successful.

Or Use this to give choices. • Jack and Tina could go out to dinner with friends, or Tina could go to the gym. • Laura will probably go to a state university, or she might get a job.

Yet Similar to “but”. It is more formal and not often used in compound sentences. Use this to connect a different idea that is not expected. + and - and + • Tom had already eaten dinner, yet he was still hungry. • Yumiko had not studied for the test, yet she received a perfect score!

So The first clause is the cause. The clause following “so” is the result. • My brother went to bed at 3 AM, so he never heard his alarm at 6 AM. • The protest became violent, so some protesters were arrested.