Compound Sentence Printed Notes

1. COMPOUND SENTENCE – TWO INDEPENDENT CLAUSES linked by a:
(a) COORDINATING CONJUNCTION, (b) SEMICOLON, or (c) CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB
A.) Form a COMPOUND SENTENCE using a COORDINATING CONJUNCTION:
THERE ARE ONLY 7 COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. – for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
EXAMPLES:
The students finished class, and they went to lunch.
Kevin did not want to hurt Kathy’s feelings, so he said nothing about her mistake.
I hope to see my sister soon, for she has been in Switzerland for two years.
(*Tip: When used as a coordinating conjunction, “for” means “because”.)
*NOTICE: BOTH sides are INDEPENDENT (can stand alone)!
*Let’s use a double underline for INDEPENDENT clauses.
*Let’s use CIRCLES around coordinating conjunctions.
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B.) Form a COMPOUND SENTENCE using a SEMICOLON:
EXAMPLES:
Krista is an outstanding student ; she plans to graduate early.
Spring is my favorite season ; the weather is warm but not yet hot.
The coach was happy ; the players worked together to earn the win.
*F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. COMMA RULE: If there’s an independent clause on BOTH sides
of a coordinating conjunction,use a comma before the coordinating conjunction.
( I , cc I )
*SEMICOLON RULE – To properly use a semicolon,you must have:
• An INDEPENDENT clause on BOTH sides
• Two closely related ideas
( I ; I )

2. C.) Form a COMPOUND SENTENCE using a CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB:
COMMONLY USED CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS:
accordingly, furthermore, moreover, similarly,
also, hence, namely, still,
anyway, however, nevertheless, then,
besides, incidentally, next, thereafter,
certainly, indeed, nonetheless, therefore,
consequently, instead, now, thus,
finally, likewise, otherwise, undoubtedly,
further, meanwhile
*H.A.T.S. is a mnemonic device to help you remember 4 frequently used conjunctive adverbs.
EXAMPLES:
I wanted to go; however, I was too busy.
Roxy is my beloved pet; also, she is a certified therapy dog.
Tasha had to work late; therefore, she missed the party.
Jose and I disagreed on the issue; still, I’d like to remain friends.
*Let’s use TRIANGLES around conjunctive adverbs.
*CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB RULE – Use a semicolon to link the two clauses
together and use a comma after the conjunctive adverb.
( I ; CA , I )