1. COMPOUND SENTENCE
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2. COMPOUND SENTENCE
• A compound sentence is composed of at least
two independent clauses.
• It does not require a dependent clause.
• The clauses are joined by a coordinating
conjunction (with or without a comma), a
correlative conjunction (with or without a
comma), a semicolon that functions as a
conjunction, or a conjunctive adverb preceded
by a semicolon.
3. • A conjunction can be used to make a
compound sentence.
• The use of a comma to separate two
independent clauses is called a comma
splice and is generally considered an error
(when used in the English language).
4. EXAMPLES
• My friend invited me to a tea party, but my
parents didn't let me go.
• Do you want to stay here, or would you like to
go shopping with me?
• I have much work to finish; therefore, I will be
up all night. (The conjunctive adverb
"therefore" joins the two independent
clauses).
5. • I was scared, but I didn't run away.
Both clauses are independent. Therefore, this
is a compound sentence but not a complex
sentence.
6. • I like playing baseball.
• Basketball is my favorite sports.
1) I like playing baseball, but basketball is my
favorite sport.
• My grandpa lived on a farm.
• There were pigs on the farm.
2) My grandpa lived on a farm, and there were
pigs on the farm.
7. • I went to the movie theatre on Saturday.
• The movie "Dinosaurs" was great.
3) I went to the movie theatre on Saturday, and
the movie "Dinosaurs" was great.
8. COMPOUND SUBJECTS
• You can combine two sentences with the
same predicate.
• Join the subjects with “and” to make a
compound subject.
9. EXAMPLES
• Jake likes playing on the see saw.
• Kelly likes playing on the see saw.
1. Jake and Kelly like playing on the see saw.
• My dog is cute.
• Your cat is cute.
2. My dog and your cat are cute.
10. • My family went on vacation.
• I went on vacation.
3. My family and I went on vacation.
11. COMPOUND PREDICATES
• You can combine two sentences with the
same subject.
• Join the predicate with “and” to make a
compound predicate.
12. EXAMPLES
• Frankie likes eating pizza.
• Frankie likes drinking coke.
1. Frankie likes eating pizza and drinking coke.
• They are friends.
• They are playing with a balloon.
2. They are friends and are playing with a
balloon.
13. • Danielle went swimming.
• Danielle did her homework.
3. Danielle went swimming and did her
homework.
