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

Remember… 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.

Combining Clauses There are two ways to combine independent causes to make a compound sentence: Comma + Coordinating Conjunction Semicolon

Compound Sentence Formulas I,cI I;I I = Independent Clause C = Coordinating Conjunction

I,cI Coordinating Conjunctions Conjunction Junction

Coordinating Conjunctions FAN BOYS For - means the same as because They built a fire, for they needed to warm up. And - is used to show that two ideas are equally important The snow was falling, and the wind was howling. Nor - is used to introduce the second clause of a negative statement Mary was not at the game, nor was she at the party.

Coordinating Conjunctions But - is used to show contrast Sue wanted to go to the game, but she had to work. Or - joins two ideas when there is a choice between them You have to finish your homework, or you will not go to the concert. Yet - is used to show contrast They ran all the way to school, yet they were late any way. So - is used to show the second clause is the result of the first Mary turned on the oven, so she could bake a cake.

I;II;I The teacher applauded the class ; the kids beamed with pride. The dog ate ; the cat slept.

Simple or Compound? The rain fell for hours and ruined the picnic. I left but Marcy stayed. Polar bears feed on seals seals feed on fish.

Simple or Compound? Female penguins usually stay at sea, but they return when their eggs hatch. The sloth eats all day and sleeps all night. The pouch under a pelican’s bill is huge and holds up to 25 pounds of fish.

Now, it is your turn!

Put your name and class period on the top of your paper. Write the numbers 1-6 down the side. Read each sentence on the next slide. Decide if the sentence is simple or compound and write simple or compound on the lines. Put your completed sheet in the basket. Take out your independent reading book when you are done.

1. Kiwi birds have nostrils on their beaks and gray-brown plumage. 2. Sharks have to keep moving constantly or they suffocate. 3. Most rabbits drown in water but the marsh rabbit can swim. 4. The gulls circle the fishing boat and dive for fish early in the morning. 5. At the Bay View nursing home Mr. Tompkins waits for his children to visit. 6. Tyrell can play several instruments but the trombone is his favorite. Simple or Compound?

Subject-Verb Identification The students finished class, and they went to lunch. V S VS Kevin did not want to hurt Kathy’s feelings, so he said nothing about her mistake. S V VS P P I,cI I

Subject-Verb Identification The basketball game is on Friday night ; it will be at Burnsville High School. P P V S V S Mark asked Sarah to the Valentine’s dance ; she turned him down and is going with Ricky. P P V SV V I;I S

Test Review A simple sentence has _____ independent clause(s). A compound sentence has ____ independent clause(s). The part that names the person, place, thing, quality or idea that the sentence is about is called the _______ The part that shows the action or state of being is…

What are the two independent clauses in each sentence? I tried to speak Spanish; my friend tried to speak French. Mark played football, and Martha went shopping. Cindy finished her homework, so she will go to the party.

Put a comma in the proper place in each sentence. The school buses dropped off the students for it was time for school to start. Terry brought her lunch to school but Sue is going to have school lunch.,,

Put a semicolon(;) in the proper place in each sentence. Julie had math first hour Jill had band first hour. Kevin played the trumpet in the band Derek sang in the choir. ; ;