1. Clauses and Sentences Independent Clauses, Simple Sentences, and Compound Sentences

2. Independent Clauses *Contains a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a sentence. Example The mayor of the city will keep the instructions.

3. Independent Clauses Also called a main clause Every sent. must have at least one Does not start with a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun

4. Simple Sentences An independent clause that stands alone as a sentence. Example Doon wants to be underground.

5. Compound Sentences Contains two or more independent clauses put together to make one sentence. Example Things went as planned for many years, but the 7 th mayor was less honorable than the ones who’d come before him.

6. Compound Sentences The clauses in a comp. sent. can be connected by: –a comma and a conjunction –a semicolon –or a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb (the conjunctive adverb is followed by a comma)

7. Compound Sentences Conjunctive Adverbs -also-consequently -besides-therefore -furthermore -moreover -however

8. Compound Sentences The builders intended for the box to be opened after 200 years, but things did not go as planned. A comma and a conjunction (but) are used to combine the clauses.

9. Compound Sentences The students drew for the job they would receive; they did not have a choice. A semicolon combines the two independent clauses.

10. Compound Sentences Doon drew the job of messenger; however, he wanted to work as a pipeworks laborer. A semicolon and conj. adverb combines the two independent clauses.

11. Summary Clauses that contain a subject and a predicate and can stand alone are called what? Answer Independent Clauses

12. Summary A sentence that contains only one independent clause is called what? Answer Simple Sentence

13. Summary A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses is called what? Answer Compound Sentence

14. Summary What is another name for and independent clause? Answer Main Clause

15. Summary What are the three ways independent clauses can be joined together? Answer, + conj. ; ; +conjunctive adverb