Simple and Compound Sentences by Ms. Rice ©

What is a sentence? A sentence is a group of words containing a subject and a verb. A sentence must make sense!!

What is a simple sentence? Can stand alone (independent) Can contain compound parts (such as two subject, two verbs, or both) The squirrel found and buried the food.

What is a compound sentence? two or more simple sentences joined together may be joined by a semicolon or a comma and a coordinating conjunction

Semicolon Compound sentences can be joined together by a semicolon. The squirrel climbed the bird feeder; the birds flew away.

Coordinating Conjunctions Compound sentences can be joined by a comma and a conjunction. but, or, yet, for, and, nor, so The squirrel climbed the bird feeder, and the birds flew away.

Examples Justin Lebo of Saddle Brook, New Jersey, loved bikes. He and his dad shared an interest in bicycle racing. They had their garage set up like a bike shop; they worked there on bikes all the time.

Examples Tropical storms often hit Florida. People from this state know how to prepare. Tropical storms often hit Florida people from this state know how to prepare.

More Practice Helium weighs more than hydrogen, but it is less dangerous than the lighter gas. A severe storm struck the area and downed its power lines. The students visited a nursing home; most of them enjoyed the experience.

More Practice The rain stopped abruptly, and cold air swept in from the north. The stilt-walker fell during his performance, but his only injury was to his pride. The electrician needed tools and insulated wire to restore service.

More Practice The benefit dinner was a success. The school band still needed more money for new uniforms. The skater did a back flip. The crowd applauded. Jane’s newest house robot moves smoothly. She’s very proud of it.

Assignment Pg. 151 Pg. 152 A-B Pg. 153 #1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9