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Compound sentences
- 2. Compound Sentences A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinator such as for, and or but. It is distinct from a complex sentence, which is an independent clause that is joined with a depended clause.
- 3. Independent clauses They’re groups of words with a subject and a verb, and they can stand alone as complete thought. Subject(something or someone that the sentences is about) Action( A verb-something that is being done) Complete thought(there are no questions as to meaning at the end of the sentence) We usually connect clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction, but you can also join then with a semicolon.
- 4. Do you notice how the sentences express two main ideas? The duck quaked, and the chicks peeped. The ducks quacked; the chicks peeped. The Word Compound means that something is made up of two or more elements, so it takes sense tat sentences express two or more main ideas.
- 5. Here is a sentence expressing three main ideas: The ducks quaked, the chicks peeped, and the farmer smiled. Notice that there are three independent clauses in that example. The ducks quaked. The chicks peeped. The farmer smiled. They could all stand alone if they wanted to, but they have decided to come together as one sentence.
- 6. Compound sentences & Coordinating Conjunctions They join things that are the same. ( Like two or more independent clauses, two or more phrases, or two or more words.)
- 7. Coordinating conjunctions Coordinating Conjunctions Relationship Indicated and To add and idea but To contrast two opposing ideas. For To introduce a reason Or Alternative, to show a choice. Nor* To add an idea when the first clause is in the negative. So To introduce a result yet To contrast two opposing ideas.
- 8. Examples of compound sentences: Alex likes to fish, and he is going fishing on Friday. She is going to the store, or she is going to the mall. I am very smart, yet i do not enjoy school.
- 9. Don’t Get Tricked! Sentences may contain coordinating conjunction and not be compound For examples: Cathy and Dan visited us on Thanksgiving. We ate turkey and played games. Both of those sentences contain compound elements, but neither of them is compound. The structure of both of those sentences would be categorized as simple, not compound. A simple sentences contains only one independent clause.
- 10. Conjunctive adverbs These conjunction have a similar meaning to ‘A.B Fonsy’ conjunctions., but can sound more formal and five grater emphasis to your reasoning or argument Using conjunctive adverbs in compound sentences Meaning Furthermore, besides, moreover, also, in addition. to add an idea However, nevertheless, still, nonetheless, conversely, otherwise, instead, in contrast, on the other hand. to contrast two opposing ideas Otherwise, instead, on the other hand to alternative, to show a choice Consequently, therefore, thus, accordingly, hence, as a result, for this reason To introduce a result Likewise, similarly, in the same way To show likeness, compare Indeed, in fact, for example, in particular To give emphasis, explain, restate, to give an example Meanwhile, subsequently, then, afterwards, earlier, later. To show time order
- 11. Examples Many argue for the right to free education; otherwise, they consider that higher education fees should at least be means tested. The immediate effects of HECS fees on students are well documented; however, long-term effects have yet to be considered.