Pungprakun and Narumon 8B

Compound Sentences
A compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction.
(A conjunction is a word used to join words or groups of words.)

There are seven coordinating conjunctions and also know as a F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.

(For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)

Formula
Compound Sentence =
Independent Clause + Independent Clause = Compound sentence

Compound sentence
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.

Fixing the wrong sentence

Ex) The cat was happy. Ex) He slept underneath the bed. Compound= The cat was happy, and it slept underneath the bed.

Combining Clauses
There are two ways to combine independent causes to make a compound sentence: 1. Comma (,) + Coordinating Conjunction( and, but, or, nor, yet) 2. Semicolon (;)

Examples
1. The two women washed the dishes, and then the man dried them.

 2. He doesn't like to get his teeth cleaned, but he knows that it's necessary.

 3. The apples weren't selling very well, so he decided to have a sale

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.

Complex sentence

Complex sentence
A complex sentence is a sentence with an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The dependent clause is introduced by either a subordinate conjunction (such as although, while, or because) or a relative pronoun (such as who or which).

Compound-Complex Sentences Tips

Remember that a compound-complex sentence contains at least 2 complete sentences (independent clause) joined by a conjunction. Remember that a compound-complex sentence also contains a dependent clause (or introductory clause). Remember that the dependent clause must be introduced using a transitional word or phrase (Subordinate clause).

Subordinate clause
after although as because before even if even though if in order that once provided that rather than since so that than that though unless until when whenever where whereas wherever whether while why

Here are your relative pronouns:

that which whichever who whoever whom whose whosever whomever

Here are some related adverb

When, whenever, where, why, wherever, how

 1. Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with. independent clause: "I haven't had the time to go lately" independent clause: "I haven't found anyone to go with" dependent clause: "Although I like to go camping... 2. We decided that the movie was too violent, but our children, who like to watch scary movies, thought that we were wrong. independent clause: "We decided that the movie was too violent" independent clause: "(but) our children thought that we were wrong" dependent clause: who like to watch scary movies

Examples

False statement Subordinate clause

Remember this important point: A subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not provide a complete thought. After Amy sneezed all over the tuna salad. So what happened? Did Amy throw it down the garbage disposal or serve it on toast to her friends? No complete thought = fragment.

Correctly attach a subordinate clause to a main clause.

When you attach a subordinate clause in front of a main clause, use a comma, like this: SUBORDINATE CLAUSE + , + MAIN CLAUSE. EX. Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese, Supatcha refused to eat it. Unless Tanachporn finishes her Language Art homework, she will have to suffer Ms. Sharon's wrath in class tomorrow.


When you attach a subordinate clause at the end of a main clause, you will generally use no punctuation, like this: MAIN CLAUSE + + SUBORDINATE CLAUSE. Example: Samatchaya did poorly on her history exam because her best friend Benyasi insisted on gossiping during their study session the night before.

Now,

it is your turn!

Directions:

Exercise Compound sentence

Underline the two independent clauses in each of these compound sentences. Circle the coordinating conjunction that joins them.

Part 1 1. The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue to smoke anyway. 2. It's important to put your goals in writing, but you must also be committed to achieving them. 3. An assignment notebook helps you stay organized, so you should consider using one.

Directions: Use a coordinating conjunction to join each pair of the independent clauses into a compound sentence.

Example: The dictionary contains definitions of words. It also contains a great deal of other information. The dictionary contains definitions of words, and it also contains a great deal of other information. The dictionary contains definitions of words, but it also contains a great deal of other information

Part 2 1. Spelling is hard for many people. There are techniques for improving spelling. 2. Tony is an excellent student. He received a scholarship. 3. The library is a quiet place to study. Many students prefer to study at home.

Compound-Complex Sentence

Exercise

Direction: Write down the two independence clause, one dependent clause, and the subordinate clause in the sentences below.
1. If Barack Obama is re-elected this November, he'll serve another four years, but it won't be an easy contest to win. 2. Even though he prefers to eat with a fork, he chooses to use chopsticks in Chinese restaurants; however, they aren't easy to use. 3. I usually use a pick whenever I play the guitar, or I just use my fingers. 4. Although thought to be indestructible, the Twin Towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001, and that forever changed the NYC skyline.

Answer
Part 1 1. Yet 2. But 3. So Part 2 1. But 2. And 3. So

Answer Complex- compound sentences

1. independent cause: he'll serve another four years

independent cause: it won't be an easy contest to win. Dependent clause: If Barack Obama is re-elected this November, Subordinate clause: If

2. independent clause: he chooses to use chopsticks in Chinese

restaurants independent clause: they aren't easy to use. dependent clause: Even though he prefers to eat with a fork Subordinate clause: Even though 3. independent clause: I usually use a pick independent clause: I just use my finger Dependent clause: whenever I play the guitar Subordinate clause: whenever 4. independent clause: that forever changed the NYC skyline. independent clause: the Twin Towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001 Dependent clause: Although thought to be indestructible Subordinate clause: Although

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Resources

 Compound sentence Part 1

Test

Direction Underline the two independent clauses in each of these compound s: sentences. Circle the coordinating conjunction that joins them. 1. You will be able to see better if you sit at the front of the classroom, and you will also be able to hear better. 2. He must have lost his key, for he knocked on the door for us to let him in. 3."A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on." (John F. Kennedy) 4. "Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one." (Lyndon B. Johnson) 5. My husband was working, so I went shopping. 6. I like chocolate ice cream, but my friend likes strawberry.

 Part 2 Directions: Turn the sentence pairs into single compound sentences, each with a coordinating conjunction. You can rearrange or add words in the sentence to make it sound better, but only if it's necessary. 1. The black dog has won many prizes. He doesn't know many tricks. 2. She saw a cat run in front of her. She fell down while roller-skating. 3. There was a meteor shower. The crew did not know how to avoid the meteors. 4. I wanted to buy a baby Chihuahua. I started to save my money. 5. Gillian did not like to read. She was not very good at it.

 Direction: Write down the independent clause, dependent clause, and the subordinate clause 1. After the two adversaries had spent years playing this cat and mouse game, they were joined by their children, and the fun continued. 2. Even though it seems the two were bent on the others destruction, the cat and mouse were rather fond of one another, and neither wanted the others defeat. 3. This game was begun thousands of years ago, and it will continue far into the future as other cats and mice revel in hide-and-seek.

Complex sentence test