Constructing Compound Sentences

The video tutorial explains compound sentences, which consist of two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or'. It provides examples to illustrate how these sentences are formed and emphasizes the importance of each clause being a complete thought. The tutorial also demonstrates how to construct more complex compound sentences by linking multiple clauses. Finally, it offers tips for understanding and creating compound sentences effectively.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with a dependent clause.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

• A sentence with no clauses.

• A sentence with one independent clause.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• Although

• And

• When

What can an independent clause also be thought of as?

• A question

• A dependent thought

• A single complete thought

• A fragment

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• I opened the door and I went outside.

• I opened the door.

• The door opened.

• Went outside.

In the sentence 'Morton was starving and Webster was full', what is the role of 'and'?

• It is a dependent clause.

• It is a coordinating conjunction linking two independent clauses.

• It is a preposition.

• It is a subordinating conjunction.

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

• Morton loves basketball; Webster loves football.

• Morton loves basketball, Webster loves football.

• Morton loves basketball Webster loves football.

• Morton loves basketball but Webster loves football.

What is the key to constructing a compound sentence?

• Avoiding conjunctions.

• Ensuring each clause is a single complete thought and linking them with a coordinating conjunction.

• Using only one clause.

• Using dependent clauses.

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• Or

• Because

What happens if you link multiple independent clauses together?

• You create a question.

• You create a fragment.

• You create a compound sentence.

• You create a run-on sentence.

What should you remember when linking independent clauses?

• Use a coordinating conjunction.

• Use a comma.

• Use a semicolon.

• Use a period.