Compound Sentences

What is a coordinating conjunction?

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that emphasizes differences between words, phrases, or clauses.

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that separates words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that introduces subordinate clauses.

Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

• but

• or

• and

• because

What is an independent clause?

• An independent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• An independent clause is a group of words that always ends with a question mark.

• An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, expressing a complete thought.

• An independent clause is a group of words that lacks a subject.

Provide an example of an independent clause.

• While she is reading a book.

• Because they are playing outside.

• He likes to swim.

• Athough I went to the store.

What is a dependent clause?

• A dependent clause is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that does not contain a subject.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that only contains a verb.

Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

• No

• Sometimes

• Depends on the context

• Yes

How can you combine two independent clauses to form a compound sentence?

• Using a subordinating conjunction like 'because' to connect the two independent clauses.

• Using a comma splice to join the two independent clauses.

• Using a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses.

• Using a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma to connect the two independent clauses.

Give an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

• I wanted to go to the beach, although it started raining.

• I wanted to go to the beach, then it started raining.

• I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining.

• I wanted to go to the beach and swim.

How can you use a semicolon in a compound sentence?

• Combine the semicolon with a FANBOYS to join 2 independent clauses together.

• Use a semicolon INSTEAD of a comma and a FANBOYS to join 2 independent clauses together.

• Never use a semicolon in compound sentences

• Use a comma AND a semicolon to join 2 independent clauses together.

Which of these uses the semicolong correctly? (HINT: Multiple correct answers)

• Mrs. Hand couldn't go to the store; she forgot her keys.

• Mrs. Meyer was very sick; she had to go home.

• All of the students behaved themselves; they knew that Mrs. Meyer would be happy.

• Mr. Assini conducted a discussion about citizenship; and the students did well.

• Mrs. Kodidek has amazing shoes; and she wears a different pair each day.