LC 1.3

1. LC 1.3 Using semicolons to connect independent clauses and using commas when linking two clauses with a conjunction in a compound sentence

2. Independent Clauses • Independent clauses can stand by themselves and create a sentence. • When you connect two independent clauses you use a semicolon • Ex: David loves toffee candy; he also loves chocolate.

3. Compound Sentences • When you link two clauses with and, or, or but you create a compound sentence. • The two conjunctions are connected with a comma. • Ex: I wanted to go outside, but it is raining.

4. Now you try… • Tell me whether you would insert a semicolon or a comma and where it would go • Jane went to the park she also went to the store.

5. You would use a semicolon • There are two independent clauses in this sentence, so you would put a semicolon in between the two clauses. • Jane went to the park; she also went to the store.

6. Try another one… • Jane likes to play football and she likes to read.

7. You would use a comma • This is a compound sentence connected with “and” so you would put a comma between the two clauses • Jane likes to play football, and she likes to read.

8. Let’s try a few more.. • I want to go to the park or go to the mall. • My mom is very smart she teaches me a lot. • My dog and cat like to play outside they run around the tree. • Jacob wanted to play football but he needed to finish his homework first. • Sarah was defeated countless times in tennis nevertheless she practiced every afternoon.

9. So remember • Two independent clauses have a semicolon between them • Compound sentences (and, or, but) have a comma before the conjunction