1. Compound vs. Compound-Complex Basic Grammar * Chapter 4 * Mrs. Grady

2. Compound  2 or more independent clauses with no dependent clauses  2 independent clauses are connected with a coordinating conjunction: FANBOYS Example Susan was having trouble with her spelling, and she purchased a computer with a spell checker. *FANBOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

3. Compound-Complex  2 or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clause Example Because Susan was having trouble with her spelling, she purchased a computer with a spell checker, and the results made her expenditure worthwhile.

4. Compound vs. Compound-Complex Compound She did the work well, and she was paid well. Compound-Complex Because she did the work well, she was paid well, and she was satisfied.

5. Compound vs. Compound-Complex Compound He opened the drawer, and he found his missing disk. Compound-Complex Because he opened the drawer, he found his missing disk, and he finished the homework.

6. Compound vs. Compound-Complex Compound Now nearly every European country has a national soccer team, and the teams participate in international tournaments. Compound-Complex Goals were built at opposite ends of town, and hundreds of people who lived in those towns would play on each side.

7. Compound vs. Compound-Complex Compound Mrs. Grady teaches grammar, but she also teaches Spanish. Compound-Complex Although Mrs. Grady can’t play guitar, she loves to listen to music, and she enjoys attending concerts.

8. Compound vs. Compound-Complex Compound Learning grammar seems difficult, but it can be easy. Compound-Complex When I was in college, I learned basic grammar, so I could write good essays.

9. Compound vs. Compound-Complex Compound My dog likes to chew on rope, for she is a hungry puppy. Compound-Complex After chewing up several squeaky toys, I bought my dog a rope, yet she ate it.

10. Compound vs. Compound-Complex Compound I might go to a party this weekend, or I might stay home and watch a movie. Compound-Complex While she was attending college, the girl went to many parties, and she had a lot of headaches.