2. Today’s Class
Review
Lesson two.
Learn
What are compound sentences and what are the FANBOYS?
Practice
Write a list of tips for having a great conversation.
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What is a group of words that expresses a complete idea?
a) an independent clause c) a fragment
b) a dependent clause d) a compound sentence
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What is a group of words that expresses a complete idea?
a) an independent clause c) a fragment
b) a dependent clause d) a compound sentence
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What is a group of words the express a incomplete idea?
a) a simple sentence c) a run-on sentence
b) a dependent clause d) a verb
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How many clauses are in these sentences?
I wanted to make small talk, but I didn’t know how. So I asked my
coworkers and they really helped me!
a) 1, 2 c) 3, 2
b) 2, 1 d) 2, 2
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What is a sentence that doesn’t have a subject or doesn’t have a verb?
a) a fragment c) a compound sentence
b) a run-on sentence d) a clause
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1. What is an independent clause?
2. What is a simple sentence?
3. What conjunctions can you use to connect two independent clauses?
4. What is a compound sentence?
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1. What is an independent clause?
2. What is a simple sentence?
3. What conjunctions can you use to connect two independent clauses?
4. What is a compound sentence?
1. An independent clause is a group of words that is one complete idea.
2. A simple sentence must have a subject and a verb and is an
independent clause.
3. Independent clauses can be connected by the conjunctions: for; and;
nor; but; or; yet; so (FANBOYS).
4. When you connect two independent clauses then you make a
compound sentence.
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the conjunction the meaning
for reason and cause
and addition, listing
nor negative addition
but contrast
or alternatives
yet contrast
so reason and cause, effect
1. I don’t like when someone stands too close to me, nor do I like it when they
cough without covering their mouth.
2. She talks is always distracted, so people don’t enjoy talking with her.
3. He knows a lot about fishing, but if he doesn’t know something he won’t
pretend.
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1. I wasn’t paying attention while he was talking to me, ___ the project deadline
was in an hour.
2. Go with the flow of the conversation, ___ don’t feel like you have to talk about
everything the other person wants to.
3. I don’t repeat myself, ___ do I give unnecessary details when speaking.
4. Listen to the other person, ___ they know that you’re interested in the
conversation.
5. Have a good answer to the usual questions, ___ you might make the
conversation awkward.
6. Body language is important, ___ don’t forget that facial expressions are
important too.
but or so for
or nor yet and
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1. I wasn’t paying attention while he was talking to me, for the project deadline
was in an hour.
2. Go with the flow of the conversation, but don’t feel like you have to talk about
everything the other person wants to.
3. I don’t repeat myself, nor do I give unnecessary details when speaking.
4. Listen to the other person, so they know that you’re interested in the
conversation.
5. Have a good answer to the usual questions, or you might make the
conversation awkward.
6. Body language is important, yet don’t forget that facial expressions are
important too.
but or so for
or nor yet and
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The sunset was beautiful we sat watched it.
The sunset was beautiful; we sat, and
watched it.
• a semicolon
• a comma and a conjunction
The sunset was beautiful, so we sat and
watched it.
What are the punctuation and words
used to connect these clauses?
The sunset was beautiful. We sat, and
watched it.
What are the punctuation and words
used to connect these clauses?
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The sunset was beautiful we sat watched it.
The sunset was beautiful; we sat, and
watched it.
• a semicolon
• a comma and a conjunction
The sunset was beautiful, so we sat and
watched it.
• a comma and a conjunction
• a conjunction
The sunset was beautiful. We sat, and
watched it.
• a period and a capital letter
• a comma and a conjunction
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Decide if the sentence is correct or incorrect. If it’s incorrect, then fix it.
1. I enjoyed the weather yesterday, but it was a bit chilly in the afternoon.
2. I enjoyed the weather yesterday, it was a bit chilly in the afternoon.
3. I have never seen a hockey game; but I’m interested in learning more about
hockey.
4. I have never seen a hockey game; I’m interested in learning more about
hockey.
5. I have never seen a hockey game but I’m interested in learning more about
hockey.
6. The summer’s are pretty hot in Winnipeg I like hot weather!
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1. Write a list of five tips for having a great conversation following
Canadian cultural norms.
2. If you’re not sure what is normal in Canadian culture then check
out this article!
3. Write in sentences and not in bullet points please.
4. After fifteen minutes you will join a different group, and compare
your lists. So make sure everyone in your group has a copy of your
list.
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Correct these run-on sentences.
1) I have been living in Winnipeg for a few years I feel pretty
comfortable in the city now did you grow up in Winnipeg
2) I bought a house in the south of the city it feels more relaxing than
living downtown
3) i enjoy the summers in Winnipeg they can be a little short. The fall is
generally still quite warm the leaves changing colours is really
awesome to see
