Independent Clause, aka- Simple Sentence Ninth Grade English

Definition It contains a subject. It contains a verb. It is a complete thought. Note: “Simple” does not necessarily mean it’s a short sentence. Act it out: I spin. I spin quickly. I spin quickly in English class.

Practice Identify the subject and verbs in these simple sentences: Some students like to study. Juan and Arturo play football on Sundays. Megan goes to the library and studies every day.

Reminder about Run-Ons and Comma Splices Run-On = Two IC’s together in a sentence Comma Splice = Two IC’s together in a sentence with a comma in the middle Note: Both of these are incorrect in writing. You should avoid these by either changing them into two simple sentences, or…

Compound Sentence, AKA- Two IC’s correctly combined together make a… Ninth Grade English

Compound Sentence Two independent clauses correctly joined together. There are three ways to create a compound sentence: Adding a semi-colon Adding a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) Adding a semi-colon and conjunctive adverb

Compound Sentence METHOD #1 For method #1, you only need ONE thing: a semi-colon! Add a semi-colon between the two independent clauses, but be sure that the second clause directly relates to the first sentence or you cannot use this method! Model: I like men; men like me.

Compound Sentence METHOD #2 For method #2, you need TWO things: a comma and a conjunction! Add a coordinating conjunction between the two independent clauses: An easy way to remember what a coordinating conjunction does for sentences is to think of the occupation: Coordinators bring people and ideas together and unify them for one purpose. An acronym to help you remember the coordinating conjunctions is the word “FANBOYS” F (for) A (and) N (nor) B (but) O (or) Y (yet) S (so)

F A N B O Y S (Coordinating Conjunctions) The coordinating conjunction goes BETWEEN the two sentences, with a comma BEFORE the conjunction. Models: I like men, and men like me. I could go shopping, but I should save my money.

Compound Sentence METHOD #3 For method #3, you need THREE things: a semicolon, a conjunctive adverb, and a comma! Use a semi-colon, then a conjunctive adverb, and then a comma to link two independent clauses together. Model: I like men; similarly, men like me. Similarly= conjunctive adverb Examples of conjunctive adverbs: finally, furthermore, however, likewise, nevertheless, otherwise, similarly, subsequently, therefore

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