Compound Parts and Compound Sentences Lesson 8 Joseph C. Blumenthal

Mr. Kwan | owns a garage. This sentence—like all complete sentences—can be divided into two major parts: the complete subject and the complete __________.

Mr. Kwan | owns a garage. This sentence—like all complete sentences—can be divided into two major parts: the complete subject and the complete _predicate_.

Mr. Kwan and his son | own a garage. The part of the sentence that now has two parts is the complete (subject, predicate).

Mr. Kwan and his son | own a garage. subject The part of the sentence that now has two parts is the complete (subject, predicate).

Mr. Kwan | owns and operates a garage. The part of the sentence that now has two parts is the complete (subject, predicate).

Mr. Kwan | owns and operates a garage. predicate The part of the sentence that now has two parts is the complete (subject, predicate).

Mr. Kwan and his son | own and operate a garage. Both parts of this sentence are ___________. Compound means “having more than one part.” When a structural part of a sentence consists of two or more parts, that part is said to be compound.

Mr. Kwan and his son | own and operate a garage. compound Both parts of this sentence are _compound_. Compound means “having more than one part.” When a structural part of a sentence consists of two or more parts, that part is said to be compound.

Mr. Kwan and his son | own and operate a garage. Although both the subject and the predicate of this sentence are compound, the sentence can still be divided into two major parts. These two parts are the complete subject and the complete _________.

Mr. Kwan and his son | own and operate a garage. predicate Although both the subject and the predicate of this sentence are compound, the sentence can still be divided into two major parts. These two parts are the complete subject and the complete predicate.

Mr. Kwan and his son | own and operate a garage. Any sentence that can be divided into two parts—a subject and a predicate—is a simple sentence. It doesn’t matter if either part or both parts are compound. Although this sentence has a compound subject and a compound predicate, is it still considered a simple sentences? (Yes, No)

Mr. Kwan and his son | own and operate a garage. Any sentence that can be divided into two parts—a subject and a predicate—is a simple sentence. It doesn’t matter if either part or both parts are compound. Yes Although this sentence has a compound subject and a compound predicate, is it still considered a simple sentences? (Yes, No)

The wind | was blowing. The water| was rough. Each of these sentences can be divided into a subject and a predicate. Therefore each of these sentences is a (simple, compound) sentence.

The wind | was blowing. The water| was rough. Each of these sentences can be divided into a subject and a predicate. simple Therefore each of these sentences is a (simple, compound) sentence.

The wind | was blowing, and the water| was rough. Now let’s combine two simple sentences into one sentence by using the conjunction and. Can we spit this sentence into two parts so that we will have just a subject on one side and just a predicate on the other? (yes, no)

The wind | was blowing, and the water| was rough. Now let’s combine two simple sentences into one sentence by using the conjunction and. no Can we spit this sentence into two parts so that we will have just a subject on one side and just a predicate on the other? (yes, no)

The wind was blowing, and the water was rough. When we divide this sentence at the conjunction, we have a complete sentence— not just a subject or a predicate—on each side of the conjunction. This is not a simple sentence because we cannot divide it into two parts: a subject and a _______.

The wind was blowing, and the water was rough. When we divide this sentence at the conjunction, we have a complete sentence— not just a subject or a predicate—on each side of the conjunction. predicate This is not a simple sentence because we cannot divide it into two parts: a subject and a predicate.

a.The wind was blowing, and the water was rough. b.Mr. Kwan and his son own and operate a garage. A sentence made by joining two (or more) simple sentences with the conjunction and, but, or or is called a compound sentence. Which can be split into two separate sentences? (a, b)

a.The wind was blowing, and the water was rough. b.Mr. Kwan and his son own and operate a garage. A sentence made by joining two (or more) simple sentences with the conjunction and, but, or or is called a compound sentence. a Which can be split into two separate sentences? (a, b)

a.The wind was blowing, and the water was rough. b.Mr. Kwan and his son own and operate a garage. One of these sentences is a compound sentence; the other is a simple sentence with a compound subject and predicate. Which sentence is compound because it can be split into two separate sentences? (a or b)

a.The wind was blowing, and the water was rough. b.Mr. Kwan and his son own and operate a garage. One of these sentences is a compound sentence; the other is a simple sentence with a compound subject and predicate. a Which sentence is compound because it can be split into two separate sentences? (a or b)

a.The fall and winter are cold. b.The winters are cold, and the summers are hot. Which is a simple sentence with a compound subject? (a or b)

a.The fall and winter are cold. b.The winters are cold, and the summers are hot. Which is a simple sentence with a compound subject? (a or b)

a.The fall and winter are cold. b.The winters are cold, and the summers are hot. Which is a compound sentence? (a or b)

a.The fall and winter are cold. b.The winters are cold, and the summers are hot. Which is a compound sentence? (a or b)

a.I paid my check and waited for my change. b.I paid my check, and the a waiter brought me my change. Which is the compound sentence? (a or b) Only one of theses sentences is a compound sentence because it can split into two parts—each with its own subject and predicate.

a.I paid my check and waited for my change. b.I paid my check, and the a waiter brought me my change. Which is the compound sentence? (a or b) Only one of theses sentences is a compound sentence because it can split into two parts—each with its own subject and predicate.

Bobby’s teammates shook his hand and patted him on the back. There are a subject and a verb before the conjunction and. Are there also a subject and a verb after the conjunction and? (yes or no)

Bobby’s teammates shook his hand and patted him on the back. no There are a subject and a verb before the conjunction and. Are there also a subject and a verb after the conjunction and? (yes or no)

Bobby’s teammates shook his hand and patted him on the back. Is this a compound sentence? (yes or no)

Bobby’s teammates shook his hand and patted him on the back. no Is this a compound sentence? (yes or no)

Bobby’s teammates shook his hand and patted him on the back. Although this is not a compound sentence, on of its parts is compound. This sentence has a compound (subject, predicate).

Bobby’s teammates shook his hand and patted him on the back. Although this is not a compound sentence, on of its parts is compound. predicate This sentence has a compound (subject, predicate).

a.The movie bored the adults but pleased the children. b.The movie bored the adults, but the children liked it. The most common conjunctions that connect two parts of a compound sentence are and, but and or. In which sentence does the conjunction but connect the two parts of a compound sentence? (a or b)

a.The movie bored the adults but pleased the children. b.The movie bored the adults, but the children liked it. The most common conjunctions that connect two parts of a compound sentence are and, but and or. In which sentence does the conjunction but connect the two parts of a compound sentence? b (a or b)

a.The movie bored the adults but pleased the children. b.The movie bored the adults, but the children liked it. In which sentence is a comma used before the conjunction but? (a or b)

a.The movie bored the adults but pleased the children. b.The movie bored the adults, but the children liked it. In which sentence is a comma used before the conjunction but? (a or b)

a.I can call for you or meet you at school. b.I can call for you, or we can meet at school. In which sentence does the conjunction or connect the two parts of a compound sentence? (a or b)

a.I can call for you or meet you at school. b.I can call for you, or we can meet at school. In which sentence does the conjunction or connect the two parts of a compound sentence? (a or b)

a.I can call for you or meet you at school. b.I can call for you, or we can meet at school. In which sentence is the comma used before the conjunction or? (a or b)

a.I can call for you or meet you at school. b.I can call for you, or we can meet at school. In which sentence is the comma used before the conjunction or? (a or b)

We put a comma before the conjunction and, but, or or when it connects the two parts of a compound (sentence, predicate).

Should a comma be inserted after the word pocket? (yes, no) The man fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a letter.

no Should a comma be inserted after the word pocket? (yes, no) The man fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a letter.

Suppose that we added the pronoun he at the point indicated by the arrow. Would it then be correct to insert a comma after pocket? (yes, no) The man fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a letter.

yes Suppose that we added the pronoun he at the point indicated by the arrow. Would it then be correct to insert a comma after pocket? (yes, no) The man fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a letter.

Three conjunctions commonly used to connect the two parts of a compound sentence are and, but, and or. In a compound sentence, we generally put a comma before the ________ and, but, or or.

Three conjunctions commonly used to connect the two parts of a compound sentence are and, but, and or. In a compound sentence, we generally put a comma before the conjunction and, but, or or.

a.The man fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a letter. b. The movie bored the adults but please the children. c. I can call for you or meet you at school. Not one of these sentences is a compound sentence. Each one is a sentence with a compound (subject, predicate).

a.The man fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a letter. b. The movie bored the adults but please the children. c. I can call for you or meet you at school. predicate Not one of these sentences is a compound sentence. Each one is a sentence with a compound (subject, predicate).

a.The man fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a letter. b. The movie bored the adults but please the children. c. I can call for you or meet you at school. Does any one of the sentences have a comma before the conjunction and, but, or or? (yes, no)

a.The man fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a letter. b. The movie bored the adults but please the children. c. I can call for you or meet you at school. Does any one of the sentences have a comma before the conjunction and, but, or or? (yes, no)

We do not ordinarily use a comma before the conjunction that connects the two parts of a compound (predicate, sentence).

Write the following answers on your own sheet of paper.

1. Which sentence requires a comma before the conjunction because it is a compound sentence? (a or b) a.We can’t give everybody everything he wants and reduce taxes at the same time. b.The strike was finally settled and the men went back to work.

2. Which sentence requires a comma before the conjunction because it is a compound sentence? (a or b) a.A worker must stop for rest but a machine can work continuously. b.I looked into the microscope but saw only a confusing blur.

3. From which sentence should the comma be removed because it is not a compound sentence? (a or b) a.I just returned from my vacation, and found your letter waiting for me. b.Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.

This sentence contains two and’s. Ambassador Young remained calm and cool and he didn’t raise his voice. 4. A comma should be placed before the (first, second) and.

Food became cheap and plentiful and the automobile came into common use. 5. A comma should be placed before the (first, second) and.

This paint doesn’t show brush or roller marks and it dries quickly. 6. A comma should be placed before (or, and).

Mr. Sims had accumulated much money and property but he wasn’t happy or contented. 7. A comma should be placed before (and, but, or).

8. A sentence that can be separated into two parts—a subject and a predicate—is a (simple, compound) sentence.

9. A compound sentence can be formed by combining two simple sentences with a __________ and a __________.

10. The three most common conjunctions are and, _______, and or.

11. Should a comma be placed before the conjunction that connects the two parts of a compound predicate? (yes, no).

12. In a compound sentence, there are a subject and verb both before and after the conjunction. (true, false)

13. In a compound sentence, the comma should be placed (before, after) the conjunction.

You are done!!!