COMPOUND SENTENCE

PREPARED BY:

W. MOHD TALQIFF IMAN B. WAN RAFIDI

SITI NURMURSYIDAH BT YUSOF
SARAH AZWA BT ASLI
LILI FARHANA BT MD YASIN
NURUL AINUL FATHIHA BT SULAIMAN
STI HAJAR BT MOHD SALIM
NURHAJAR BT JAYA
up of two or more independent clauses connected to one another b
F for
A and
N nor
B but

O or
Y yet
S so
 Eachindependent clause is
complete by itself and can
stand alone.
A compound sentence is most
effective when you use it to
create a sense of balance or
contrast between two or more
equally important pieces of
information .
The coordinating conjunctions
show the relationship between
the two ideas.
 The two part of the compound sentence need to be
linked correctly with a comma and then a
coordinating conjunction ay the place where one
sentence ends and the other begins.
 Otherwise we will have a sentence error called run-
on sentence as in the following example :

- The night was cold we forgot to bring our

jackets. ( run-on sentence )
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*The night was cold and we forgot to bring

our jackets. ( compound sentence )
 EXERCISE.
 Link the sentences below to form a
compound sentence . Use suitable
coordinating conjunctions .


 1. Our instructor was absent. We cancelled

the rehearsal.
 2. He ran to the central station. He
missed the train.
 3. It was raining heavily. We decided to
change our
 mind.
 4. You arguments are quite good. They do
not convince
 me.
 5. I have warned her many times. She
refused to listen to
 FORMING COMPOUND SENTENCES

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A simple sentence, also called an
independent clause, can stand alone as a
sentence. A compound sentence is formed by
connecting two simple sentences together to
make one complete sentence.
Things You'll Need:
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 Two independent clauses (simple sentences)

 Commas
 Semi-colons
 Coordinating conjunctions
 Conjunctive adverbs
 Transitional expressions
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 METHOD 1
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INDEPENDENT CLAUSE + COMMA + COORDINATING + INDEPENDENT CLAUSE CONJUNCTION
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 EXAMPLE : I spent all my savings, so I can’t go
to Spain this summer.
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 METHOD 2
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INDEPENDENT CLAUSE + SEMICOLON (;) + INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
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 UNCLEAR CONNECTION : Ms. Brown is a great

teacher; I’m going to a movie this evening.
 CLEAR CONNECTION : Ms. Brown is a great
teacher; she has recommended this film to
us.
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 METHOD 3
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 INDEPENDENT CLAUSE + SEMICOLON +CONJUNCTIVE + COMMA +

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE ADVERB
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 EXAMPLE : I am disgusted with your behaviour;

however, I will give you another chance.
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Step 1
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 Add a coordinating conjunction. A coordinating

conjunction show how and why ideas are connected.
 Some examples include and, but, for, or, so and yet.
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Step 2
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 Place a comma before the coordinating conjunction when

making a compound sentence.
 Example: Walking is good exercise, but you need to
stretch your muscles.
 Note that each sentence before and after the comma and
the coordinating conjunction are complete sentences
(independent clauses).
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Step 3
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 Use a semi-colon to form a compound sentence. When

ideas are closely linked you should use a semi-colon.
 Here is an example: "My dad is addicted to junk food; he
eats it every day“.
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Step 4
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 Make a compound sentence by using a conjunctive

adverb. Some examples of conjunctive adverbs are:
also, besides, finally, later, then, however and instead.
 An example of a compound sentence made by adding a
conjunctive adverb is "I have a lot to do today; also I
have a lot on my mind”.
 Note that the semi-colon is placed before the conjunctive
adverb and that the sentences on each side of the
conjunctive adverb are independent clauses.
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Step 5
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 Use a transitional expression to form a

compound sentence. Some examples of
transitional expressions are: after all, for
example, in other words and as a result. As
with conjunctive adverbs, place a semi-
colon before the transitional expression.
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