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Compoun

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GIC 2024
Introduction to Compound Sentences

Definition: A compound sentence is a sentence with two


or more independent clauses connected by a
coordinating conjunction or a semicolon (;).

Purpose: Used to show equal importance of ideas,


contrast, or cause and effect.
Parts of a Compound
Sentence

Component Description Examples

A complete sentence with a


Independent Clause subject and verb that can "She loves music."
stand alone.
Connects two independent
Coordinating "and," "but," "or," "so,"
clauses and shows a
Conjunction etc.
relationship.
Also connects two
"She loves music; he
Semicolon independent clauses when a
prefers sports."
conjunction is not used.
Coordinating Conjunctions
(FANBOYS)

Conjuncti
Meaning/Usage Example
on

For Reason or cause "She was hungry, for she hadn’t eaten all day."

And Addition "He plays the guitar, and she sings."

Nor Negative addition "He doesn’t like tea, nor does he drink coffee."

But Contrast "She wanted to go, but it started raining."

Or Choice "We can go to the park, or we can stay home."

Unexpected
Yet "It was cold outside, yet he wore shorts."
contrast
So Result or effect "It was raining, so they canceled the game."
Using Semicolons in Compound
Sentences
Rule: Use a semicolon to join two closely related
independent clauses when the ideas are strongly
connected.

Examples:
"She enjoys cooking; he prefers "We studied all night; we passed
baking.“ the exam."
Punctuation Rules for Compound
Sentences

Punctuation Rule Example


Use a comma before the
Comma with
conjunction when "I wanted to go, but it
Coordinating
joining two independent was late."
Conjunction
clauses.
Use without a
conjunction to connect "She loves dogs; he
Semicolon
two related independent loves cats."
clauses.
Examples of Compound Sentences

Example Sentence Explanation


"I wanted to watch a movie, but I was too
Shows contrast between two ideas.
tired."
"He missed the bus, so he had to walk." Indicates a cause-effect relationship.
"It was sunny outside; we decided to go
Two related ideas joined by a semicolon.
hiking."
"It started raining, so we went inside, and Describes a sequence of events resulting
we made hot chocolate." from the rain.
"She finished her homework, and she
cleaned her room, but she didn’t have time Shows three related actions and a contrast.
to relax."
"He wants to travel the world, but he
Demonstrates a problem, a reason, and a
doesn’t have enough savings, so he
solution.
decided to take a part-time job."
Exercise https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/st
udyzone/410/grammar/410-compound-
sentences1

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