- English Kathy Umberger
Compound Sentences ~ A Glance at Grammar
Definition A Compound Sentence is a sentence that joins two independent clauses together with a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.
Formula Compound Sentence = Independent Clause + Independent Clause
What? 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 Choppy Sentences Ex) The cat was happy. Ex) He slept underneath the bed. Compound= The cat was happy, and he slept underneath the bed.
Combining Clauses There are two ways to combine independent causes to make a compound sentence: Comma + Coordinating Conjunction Semicolon
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction A coordinating conjunction is also known as a F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Comma + CC/FANBOYS Ex) The teens walked to the park, but it was closed. Ex) The gentleman did not know where the sound came from, so he hid behind the tree.
Combining Clauses There are two ways to combine independent causes to make a compound sentence: Comma + Coordinating Conjunction Semicolon