A Start to Great Writing Compound Sentences A Start to Great Writing

Simple Sentence + Simple Sentence= Compound Sentence 1. A compound sentence is like a set of twins; each is a separate person, yet each is connected to the other with the same biological "make-up." That is, each has a subject, a verb, and words to complete the thought. Although they are joined by a linking word, each sentence of the compound is complete in itself and can stand alone. After school I am going shopping. I’m going to buy a new pair of sneakers.

FANBOYS Compound Sentences 2. The two parts of the compound sentence need to be linked correctly, with a comma and then a linking word at the place where one sentence ends and the other begins. (Otherwise you will have a sentence error called a run-on sentence. Run-on sentences are typically compound sentences without the proper punctuation and/or linking word.) Linking Words/Conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so FANBOYS After school I am going shopping, and I’m going to buy a new pair of sneakers.

Compound Sentences 2. The linking word shows the relationship between the ideas: and = the 2nd sentence contains the same type of idea but = the 2nd sentence contains an equal but opposite idea or = the 2nd sentence contains an equal choice so = the 2nd sentence contains an equally important outcome or result

Examples: 1. I love hamburgers. I hate hot dogs. I love hamburgers, but I hate hot dogs. 2. I may go to Mexico this summer. I may go to France. I may go to Mexico this summer, or I may go to France. 3. Halloween is my favorite holiday. I also enjoy Thanksgiving. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I also enjoy Thanksgiving.