1. Sentence Pattern 1 Compound Sentence: Semicolon, no conjunction (two short, related sentences now joined) S V; S V

2. Examples: Choose one and imitate He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. My forefathers didn’t come over on the Mayflower; they met the boat. Some people dream of being something; others stay awake and are.

3. Pattern 1A: S V; however, S V. Uses a conjunctive adverb (connector) such as however, therefore, hence, thus, then, moreover, nevertheless, likewise, consequently, and accordingly.

4. Examples; Imitate She exercised every day and cut back on her food; however, she didn’t lose any weight. This car looks as if it has been wrecked; therefore it’s not a good buy.

5. Pattern 1B: S V; S V, and S V. S V, but S V; S V Use one of the coordinating conjunctions (also connectors): for, and, nor, but, or, yet, or so. (FANBOYS)

6. Examples: Imitate The rain kept falling; Joan saw the roof begin to leak, and she put out a bucket to catch the water. It was the right color; it fit, and it was cheap. I didn’t do it; John said he didn’t do it, but the vase was certainly broken.

7. Pattern 1C: S V; S V; S V. Use two or more semicolons to connect three or more complete sentences.

8. Examples; Imitate John got an A; Jennie also got an A; unfortunately George got a C. Carmen likes to cook; Janice would rather watch TV; I like to eat Carmen’s cooking and watch TV with Janice.

9. Exercises Complete for Pattern 1 1.___________________________ the beach was deserted and rather scary. 2.After they lost the match, the tennis team went home; ___________________________________ 3.The large blue whale came very close to the boat; _______________________________

10. Pattern 1A 1.I really didn’t want to go to the party; _________ I went to be with Jim. 2.My teacher has traveled extensively;________ I asked her advice about Italy. 3.I have to feed the pets when I get home; ______________I have to have supper started by the time Mom gets home.

11. Pattern 1B/C- Combine the short sentences into one (if necessary, add, omit, or change words to improve the sentence) 1.The girl looks happy. She has a new car. Her brother has one too. 2.The tiger seems restless. He is really big. He should have more room. 3.Fettuccini is a delicious pasta. It is a favorite dish in many European countries. It is often associated with Italy. A person who likes fettuccini is not always Italian.