Simple and compound sentences Note Catcher Simple and compound sentences
What is a simple sentence? Simple = easy, basic Has one independent clause. May have a compound subject. May have a compound verb. May have both.
Examples S V We planted some colorful flowers. S S V V 2. Katya and Jim dove into the water and swam to the shore.
Your Turn Write two sentences. Identify subject/s and verb/s. Share.
Compound? Compound subject Compound fracture Military compound Compound words Chemical compound Compound number What does compound mean?
What is a compound sentence? A compound sentence is two simple sentences/independent clauses joined together using one of three patterns.
Three (3) ways to write a compound sentence Pattern #1: Simple sentence + comma + coordinating conjunction (and, but, nor, or, so, yet) + simple sent #2: Simple sentence + semi-colon + simple sentence #3: Simple sent + semi-colon + conjunctive adverb (therefore, however) + comma + simple sentence
Three (3) ways to write a compound sentence Pattern #1: Simple sentence + comma + coordinating conjunction (and, but, nor, or, so, yet) + simple sent #2: Simple sentence + semi-colon + simple sentence #3: Simple sent + semi-colon + conjunctive adverb (therefore, however) + comma + simple sentence
Your Turn Write a pattern 1 sentence. Write a pattern 2 or 3 sentence.
Share your compound sentences Swap papers Underline independent clauses Label subject and verb Circle joining words and punctuation
Share your compound sentences Swap papers Underline independent clauses Label subject and verb Circle joining words and punctuation
Ticket Out 2. Write a compound sentence. 1. What is a compound sentence? 2. Write a compound sentence.