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~ 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 =
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.
Combining Clauses
There
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
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 I
rain fell for hours and ruined the picnic. left, but Marcy stayed.
Polar
fish.
Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why.
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penguins usually stay at sea, but they return when their eggs hatch. sloth eats and sleep while hanging upside down. pouch under a pelicans bill is huge, holding up to 25 pounds of fish.
Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why.
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Kiwi
birds have nostrils on their beaks; they can smell earthworms. have to keep moving constantly, or they suffocate. rabbits drown in water,but the marsh rabbit can swim.
Sharks Most
Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why.
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The At
gulls circle the fishing boat; they are hoping for a quick meal. the Bay View nursing home, Mr. Tompkins waits for his children to visit. can play several instruments, but the trombone is his favorite.
Tyrell
Directions- Create a compound sentence by joining the two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
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Im Up
driving to the office in an hour. Ill pick up the supplies on the way. went the lottery jackpot. Down went our hopes of winning. surveyed the dirty cabin. We each shrugged silently.
We
Complex Sentences
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one (or more) dependent clause(s). In a complex sentence, one idea is more important; thus, it is placed in the independent clause.
Complex Sentence
Adverb Clauses
Two possible positions for an adverb clause: before or after the independent clause.
Adjective Clauses
Noun Clauses