1. simple vs. compound sentences Simple Sentences: A simple sentence, also called an independent clause, contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

2. Examples of Simple Sentences In the following simple sentences, subjects are in blue, and verbs are in red. A. Some students like to study in the mornings. B. Juan and Arturo play football every afternoon. C. Alicia goes to the library and studies every day.

3. Compound Sentences: A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinator (conjunction). The coordinators are as follows: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

4. How you can remember coordinators: FANBOYS For And Nor But Or Yet So

5. Examples of compound sentences: I like to go swimming, and I also like to go sailing. I like blueberries, but I do not like grapes.

6. Create your own Write 2 simple sentences Write 2 compound sentences