Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple Sentences What does the word independent mean? A simple sentence, also called an independent clause, contains one subject and one predicate. It expresses a complete thought. It is the most basic (or simple) type of sentence. They can be short: They hid. Or long: They hid behind the big green bushes during the game of hide and seek.

Practice Turn to pages 186/187 in your grammar book. Let’s read through the examples together. On the next slide, complete 1-10 on page 186. You just need to write the subject & verb.

Page 186, Numbers 1-10

Compound Sentences A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses and no subordinate clauses. A compound sentence can be connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, a semicolon, or a semicolon, conjunctive adverb, and a comma used together.

Write two sentences following the same pattern as the sentences below (including the green part).  The Falcons and Red Hawks played yesterday, and today both teams are exhausted.  Ms. Loyd teaches language arts, and Mr. Finch teaches social studies.

Two Compound Sentences Using “, and”

Write two sentences following the same pattern as the sentences below (including the green part).  Many people live in cities, but others build houses in the suburbs.  James joined the recycling club, but Fred joined the drama club.

Two Compound Sentences using “, but”

Write two sentences following the same pattern as the sentences below (including the green part).  Most people travel to their jobs; others work at home.  Mrs. Geiger teaches math; Mrs. Sharman teaches science.

Two Compound Sentences Using “;”

Conjunctive Adverbs Two sentences combined by a conjunctive adverb follow this format: INDEPENDENT CLAUSE ; CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB, INDEPENDENT CLAUSE The following words are conjunctive adverbs: accordingly, besides, consequently, furthermore, however, indeed, instead, meanwhile, moreover, nevertheless, otherwise, and therefore. Example Sentence: I hate going to school; however, I enjoy seeing my friends everyday !

Look at the first half of the six sentences you just imitated. Do they make sense on their own?  The Falcons and Red Hawks played yesterday  Ms. Loyd teaches language arts  Many people live in cities  James joined the recycling club  Most people travel to their jobs  Mrs. Geiger teaches math

Now look at the second half of each sentence. Do they make sense on their own?  today both teams are exhausted  Mr. Finch teaches social studies  others build houses in the suburbs  Fred joined the drama club  others work at home  Mrs. Sharman teaches science

What could you conclude about joining complete sentences?  Mrs. Rainer teaches language arts, and Mr. Morrissey teaches social studies.  James joined the recycling club, but Fred joined the drama club.  Mrs. Wright teaches math; Mrs. Middleton teaches science.  I hate going to school; however, I enjoy seeing my friends!

Concluding Ideas: Any time you put together two complete sentences, you should use a comma and a coordinating conjunction such as and or but, a semicolon, OR a semicolon, conjunctive adverb, and a comma. Any time you join two sentences together, you are creating a compound sentence.

Practice Turn to pages 188/189/190 in your grammar book. Let’s read through the examples On the next slide, complete 1-10 on page 189. You need to write the subject, verb, and any conjunctions, punctuation, or conjunctive adverbs used.

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Below: Write 5 of your own compound sentences. Use at least two semi-colons