Sentence CombiningCompound Sentences

A Compound Sentence is a sentence that joins two independent clauses together with a coordinating conjunction.

Definition

Compound Sentence =

Independent Clause + Independent Clause

Formula

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.

What?

Ex) The cat was happy. Ex) He slept underneath the bed.

Compound= The cat was happy, and he slept underneath the bed.

Fixing Choppy Sentences

To combine independent causes:

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction

Combining Clauses

Coordinating conjunctions join two or more complete sentences into one, longer compound sentence.

They join two complete thoughts, and they must be used with a comma.

Look at the previous sentence.

See how a comma comes before the conjunction? That's how they are used.

Remember the coordinating conjunctions with the expression: FANBOYS

Coordinating Conjunctions

, for = a reason, and = equal idea or time order, nor = negative choice or

alternative, but = contrast, or = choice, yet = contrast, so = a result

Coordinating Conjunctions

Combining Sentences: Using Coordinating Conjunctions to Create Compound

Sentences

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses with no dependent clauses.

(Remember, an independent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that also expresses a complete thought.)

subj. verb Example: Mary hit the ball. { independent

clause }

She ran to first base. { independent clause }

subj. verb

Combining Sentences: Using Coordinating Conjunctions to Create Compound

Sentences

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses with no dependent clauses.

Method 1: Two independent clauses can be joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) to create a compound sentence.

{ independent clause } subj. verbExample: Mary hit the ball, and she ran to first

base. subj. verb { independent

clause}

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.

Comma + CC/FANBOYS

Now, it is your turn!

Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, circle the coordinating conjunction and underline the 2 independent clauses.

The rain fell for hours and ruined the picnic.

I left, but Marcy stayed.

Most rabbits drown in water,but the marsh rabbit can swim.

Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why.

At the Bay View hotel, Mr. Tompkins waits for his children to visit.

Tyler can play several instruments, but the trombone is his favorite.

Warm-Up

Directions- Create a compound sentence by joining the two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

I’m driving to the office in an hour. I’ll pick up the supplies on the way.

We looked at the dirty cabin. We each shrugged silently.

Warm-Up

A topic sentence tells about the main idea of the paragraph.

It is usually found at the beginning of the paragraph.◦ Page 49

What is the topic sentence in the paragraph? What are the 3 sentences that introduce the 3

benefits of a manual transmission? What is the purpose of the sentence that is

immediately after each of the 3 underlined sentences?

Topic Sentences

It controls or guides the whole paragraph.. Is not a fact that everyone accepts as true

◦ Libraries have books. – Bad Is specific

◦ Tea is delicious. – Too general◦ Green tea has many health benefits. – More specific

Not too specific◦ This dictionary has more than 42,000 words-

nothing else to say Has a controlling idea

◦ Focuses the content of the other sentences

Features of a Good Topic Sentence

Flowers are beautiful.◦ Example: Flowers are the best gift to receive

when you are sad. Cats are nice. Reading blogs is interesting. Running is an enjoyable hobby. Read pg. 58

◦ What is the topic sentence?

How do you make these topics sentences more specific?

Give information that explain and expand the topic of the paragraph.

Answer questions- why? What? Where? When? Why? And how? – and give details◦ One of the people that I most admire is my great-

grandmother, Carla. What kind of information do you think will be in this

paragraph?◦ The Grand Palace is one of the most popular

tourist destinations in Thailand. What kind of information will be in this paragraph?

Supporting Sentences

Explain◦ The family moved from the village to the capital for economic

reasons. Describe

◦ She lived in a lovely three-story castle surrounded by a forest. Give reasons

◦ Lucas finally quit his job because of the stressful working conditions.

Give facts◦ More than 10% of the university’s student population is

international. Give examples

◦ Oranges and grapefruits grow in California. Define

◦ Many tourists visit Bangkok, which is the capital of Thailand.◦ Pg. 76 Ex 3

Kinds of Supporting Sentences

Sometimes writers give information that isn’t closely related to the topic.

This can make it confusing to know what the paragraph is about.

What are the unrelated sentences?◦ Page 79

Unrelated Information

The last sentence of the paragraph Wraps up a paragraph and let’s the reader

know you have finished talking about the idea introduced by the topic sentence.

Four main purposes:◦ Restates the main idea◦ Offers a suggestion◦ Gives an opinion◦ Makes a prediction

Concluding Sentences

Restates the main idea◦ Summarizes the main points of the paragraph

Transition words at the beginning of the sentence: As a result, certainly, in conclusion, clearly, overall,

because of this, therefore, thus, for this reason, surely, for these reasons, in brief

◦ Sometimes it does a combination of the three Examples on pages 86 and 87

Practice!◦ Page 88- write a concluding sentence

Homework- worksheet How do you get on O drive and print?

Concluding Sentences