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Define compound sentence |
A compound sentence contains two independent clauses which are joined by a comma plus a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon |
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List the criteria for a compound sentence |
a) contains two independent clauses b) are joined by a comma plus a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon |
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List seven coordinating conjunctions |
For (because;cause)And (also,both)Nor (neither;negative or)But (however; unexpected result)Or Yet (however;unexpected result)So (therefore,not so that ; effect) |
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Explain how coordinating conjunctions are used? |
Coordinating conjunctions are used to show the relationship between independent clauses. |
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Example of how to put a compound sentence together. |
Independent clauses 1: the kid snored during silent reading Independent clauses 2: he did not get enough sleep What is the relationship between the two independent clauses? Cause & Effect Compound sentence The kid snored during silent reading,for he did not get enough sleep. Or He did not get enough sleep,so the kid snored during silent reading. |
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Why would a writer use a compound sentence. |
A writer would use a compound sentence to show how ideas are related. |
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Combine the following independent clauses to create compound sentences. |
1. mr edwards was the fastest runner Anthony beats him Mr edwards was the fastest runner,but anthony beats him.Mr edwards was the fastest runner,yet anthony beats him. 2.ms doung is the strongest teacher at valley She lifts everyday Ms doung is the strongest teacher at valley,for she lifts everyday Ms doung is the strongest teacher at valley; she lifts everyday |
