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Simple Sentence and Compound Sentence (Slides)

This document provides an overview of simple and compound sentences, including definitions of dependent and independent clauses, as well as coordinating conjunctions. It outlines the structure of simple sentences and how to form compound sentences by combining independent clauses with conjunctions. Additionally, it includes practice exercises for identifying and creating simple and compound sentences.

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Simple Sentence and Compound Sentence (Slides)

This document provides an overview of simple and compound sentences, including definitions of dependent and independent clauses, as well as coordinating conjunctions. It outlines the structure of simple sentences and how to form compound sentences by combining independent clauses with conjunctions. Additionally, it includes practice exercises for identifying and creating simple and compound sentences.

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Week 11: Simple Sentence

& Compound Sentence


CONTENTS

01. 02. 03.


Dependant & Coordinating Revision: Simple
Independent Conjunctions Sentence

04. 05.
Compound Sentence Practice &
Worksheet
01
Dependent & Independent
Dependent & Independent Clause
● There are two types of clauses: independent clauses and dependent
clauses.

An independent clause A dependent clause (or


(or main clause) subordinate clause)

• is a complete thought. • is an incomplete


• can stand by itself. thought.
• cannot stand by itself.
Examples of Dependent & Independent
Clause
● When I go to the movies, I usually buy popcorn.

Dependent clause Independent clause

● I don’t like the ocean because sharks scare me.

Independent clause Dependent clause


02
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
● There are seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. A
useful strategy to remember them is to memorize the acronym FANBOYS:

F A N B O Y S

For And Nor But Or Yet So


Common Coordinating Conjunctions
● And: To add similar information
e.g. I finish my homework, and I go for a walk.
● But: To show contrast or opposite information
e.g. She wants to go to the party, but she is feeling too tired.
● Or: To give a choice
e.g. We can watch a movie, or we can play a game.
● So: To show the result
e.g. He is hungry, so he makes a sandwich.
03
Revision: Simple
Sentence
Simple Sentence
● A simple sentence is a basic sentence that expresses a complete thought.
It contains:
✔ Subject
✔ Verb
✔ Complete thought

● There are 4 forms of a simple sentence: SV, SSV, SVV, SSVV.


✔ SV: The dog barks.
✔ SSV: The cat and the dog play.
✔ SVV: The baby laughs and claps.
✔ SSVV: My brother and sister read and write.
Practice: Identify the forms of simple
1. The child is laughing. SVsentence

2. My friends and I dance and sing. SSVV

3. The car starts and moves. SVV

4. My friends will go to Siem Reap next week. SV

5. Nita is good at reading and writing in English. SV

6. The teacher and students discuss lessons and exercises. SSV


04
Compound Sentence
Compound Sentence
● A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by
a coordinating conjunction. OR
● Two simple sentences can be combined to make a compound sentence
using a conjunction.
○ E.g.. Kanha studied hard for the exam. (simple sentence / independent clause)
○ E.g. She passed the exam. (simple sentence / independent clause)

Compound Sentence: Kanha studied hard for the exam, so


she passed the exam.
Making compound sentence
● Combine Two or More simple sentences by using coordinating
conjunctions with the correct punctuation.

Simple sentence 1: You can take a train. Simple sentence 2: You can take a bus.

Compound Sentence: You can take a train, or you can take a bus.

Simple sentence 1: London is in England. Simple sentence 2: Rome is in Italy.

Compound Sentence: London is in England, and Rome is in Italy.


06
Practice & Worksheet
Identifying Simple Sentence & Compound
1.
Sentence
Our aunt cooks noodles for us. Simple sentence
2. My father-in-law and my brother have three pets. Simple sentence
3. The weather is hot, so we decided to go swimming. Compound sentence
4. I enjoy reading books and watching movies. Simple sentence
5. I enjoy reading books, and I enjoy watching movies. Compound sentence

6. They can go hiking, or they can have a picnic instead. Compound sentence
7. My friend and I are doing an assignment and listening to music. Simple sentence
8. My friend is doing an assignment, and I am reading a book. Compound sentence
Choose the correct coordinating conjunction

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