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Compound Sentences: Objectives: Overview

The document discusses compound sentences. It defines a compound sentence as consisting of two or more simple sentences joined together, where each verb has a different subject. Compound sentences can be joined using a comma and coordinating conjunction, a semicolon, or a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb. The document provides examples of transforming simple sentences into compound sentences. It also includes exercises for students to identify simple and compound sentences, and those with compound subjects or predicates.

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Compound Sentences: Objectives: Overview

The document discusses compound sentences. It defines a compound sentence as consisting of two or more simple sentences joined together, where each verb has a different subject. Compound sentences can be joined using a comma and coordinating conjunction, a semicolon, or a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb. The document provides examples of transforming simple sentences into compound sentences. It also includes exercises for students to identify simple and compound sentences, and those with compound subjects or predicates.

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COMPOUND SENTENCES

OBJECTIVES:

OVERVIEW:
1.-Compound sentence
1.1.-Explanation
1.2.-Transforming simple sentences into compound sentences
1.4.-Examples and exercises

DEVELOPMENT

Compound Sentence

1.1. - Explanation:

The second type of sentence is the compound sentence. The compound sentence
consists of two or more simple sentences put together. In the compound sentence,
each verb has a different subject. The sentences are joined three ways:

1. By a comma and coordinating conjunction (and, but, yet, so, or, for, nor.).

Examples:
Martha has been painting her room, but Peg went to the movies.
I think I will buy the red car, or I will lease the blue one.

2. With a semicolon (;)

Examples:
Mrs. Miller likes to play bridge; Amy is her favorite partner.
The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling.

3. With a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb (then, however, therefore,


consequently, etc.)

Examples:
Our trip took five days; consequently, we are exhausted.

1.2.-Transforming simple sentences into compound sentences

A simple sentence can be transformed into a compound sentence by enlarging


phrase or word into a co-ordinate clause.
Example

PRACTICE CLASS
EXERCISE I: CIRCLE SIMPLE IF THE SENTENCE IS SIMPLE,
OR COMPOUND IF IT IS COMPOUND.

1. We bought tickets to the hockey game.


 Simple
 Compound

2. We sat toward the center of the rink.


 Simple
 Compound

3. Hockey is a fast game and fans shriek with excitement.


 Simple
 Compound
4. Hockey players are careful but they still get hurt often.
 Simple
 Compound

5. Players obey the rules or they receive penalties.


 Simple
 Compound

6. Hockey is a popular sport in many countries around the world.


 Simple
 Compound

7. Hockey players move quickly or they miss a goal.


 Simple
 Compound

EXERCISE II: CIRCLE COMPOUND SUBJECT IF THE SENTENCE HAS A


COMPOUND SUBJECT. OR COMPOUND PREDICATE IF THE
SENTENCE HAS A COMPOUND PREDICATE.

8. Fred, Toby, and I formed a hockey team last month.


 Compound Subject
 Compound Predicate

9. We bought equipment made uniforms and found an ice rink.11. The coach
and
his assistant helped us at the start.
 Compound Subject
 Compound Predicate

10. Toby printed tickets and sold them after school.


 Compound Subject
 Compound Predicate

11. Teachers, students and friends came to our first game.


 Compound Subject
 Compound Predicate

12. Boys and girls played on each team.


 Compound Subject
 Compound Predicate

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