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Simple vs. Compound Sentences

Simple vs. Compound Sentences. Simple Sentences. Also called an “independent clause” Contain subject and verb One, single thought. Examples: The students are preparing for their AP test. Mrs. Clesson’s AP Lang class will undoubtedly all get fives on the AP test.

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Simple vs. Compound Sentences

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  1. Simple vs. Compound Sentences

  2. Simple Sentences Also called an “independent clause” Contain subject and verb One, single thought • Examples: • The students are preparing for their AP test. • Mrs. Clesson’s AP Lang class will undoubtedly all get fives on the AP test. • One might say that the 12:00 AP Lang class is just filled with potential.

  3. Compound Sentences Two simple sentences that are each considered to be two, separate thoughts are joined together One method is by a comma and a conjunction (or, and, but) You can also use a semicolon to join two independent clauses without a conjunction or with a conjunctive adverb (however, therefore, thus) • Examples: • The AP students could have gotten a five on their exam, but the students didn’t pay attention in class. • The child aced his AP exam; hard work and dedication to studying always pays off in the end. • Sarah spent all her time playing games on her netbook; thus, she did not know the answers when she took the AP test.

  4. QUIZ! Simple or Compound sentence? 1. Aaron laughed in class. 2. Sam loves llamas, but Elora loves llamas more. 3. Melanie Goebel is the best saxophone in the state. Make these simple sentences into compound sentences (there are more than one way to do this): 4. I am American. Tegan is Canadian. 5. Katie is short. Katie cannot reach the candy on the top shelf.

  5. Answers Simple Compound SimplePossible answers I am American, but Tegan is Canadian. Katie is short; thus, she cannot reach the candy on the top shelf.

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