The document discusses compound sentences. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction such as "and", "but", or "or". Coordinating conjunctions from the acronym FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) can join the two clauses with a comma placed before the conjunction. Semicolons can also join two independent clauses to form a compound sentence. Transitional words or phrases preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma can connect the two clauses as well.
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2. Sentences A sentence is a group of words that expresses complete thought. Every sentence minimally includes: Subject Verb Complete thought
3. Compound Sentences A compound sentence includes: Two independent clauses An independent clause is the same as a simple sentence. John is enrolled. John is enrolled, but Susan studied hard. Susan studied hard.
4. Coordinating Conjunctions Used as a way to form a compound sentence by joining two independent clauses Easy to remember by FANBOYS To join two independent clauses, use a comma before the coordinating conjunction John is enrolled, but Susan studied hard.
5. Semicolons Another way to create a compound sentence. Simply place the semicolon between the two independent clauses Make sure the clauses are related; otherwise, the sentence will not make sense Do not capitalize after the semicolon John is enrolled; classes start Tuesday.
6. Transitional Words and Phrases Another way to create a compound sentence Simply place a semicolon before the transitional word or phrase and a comma after it John is enrolled; after all, classes start Tuesday.
Editor's Notes
Focus on Writing: Chapter 15Writing Compound Sentences
SentencesA sentence is a group of words that expresses complete thought.Every sentence minimally includes:SubjectVerbComplete thought
Compound SentencesA compound sentence includes:Two independent clausesAn independent clause is the same as a simple sentence.
Coordinating ConjunctionsUsed as a way to form a compound sentence by joining two independent clausesEasy to remember by FANBOYSForAndNorButOrYetSoTo join two independent clauses, use a comma before the coordinating conjunction
SemicolonsAnother way to create a compound sentence.Simply place the semicolon between the two independent clausesMake sure the clauses are related; otherwise, the sentence will not make senseDo not capitalize after the semicolon
Transitional Words and PhrasesAnother way to create a compound sentenceSimply place a semicolon before the transitional word or phrase and a comma after it