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2. Coordinating conjunctions (a partial list) andbut for or norso yet. 3. Using coordinating conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions join sentences with a comma.. 4. Using coordinating conjunctions Another way is to use a semi colon with coordinating conjunctions. In each case you ar
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1. 1 Sentence Combining Coordination Grammar Lesson Four
2. 2 Coordinating conjunctions (a partial list) and but for or nor so yet
3. 3 Using coordinating conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions join sentences with a comma.
4. 4 Using coordinating conjunctions Another way is to use a semi colon with coordinating conjunctions. In each case you are combining sentences.
5. 5 Examples of coordinating conjunctions Juan stayed up late, and Rosa went to bed early to read.
6. 6 Examples of coordinating conjunctions Oscar came out of the water with the others, but Maria kept on swimming.
7. 7 Examples of coordinating conjunctions There was no food at all in the house, so we went out to eat.
8. 8 Examples of coordinating conjunctions We can go to the 7 o’clock showing and eat afterwards, or we can just have a leisurely dinner and forget the movie.
9. 9 Notice in the use of coordinating conjunctions The varying conjunctions create relationships between two simple sentences, and that in each case the sentences can stand on their own.
10. 10 Notice in the use of coordinating conjunctions The last example requires special comment. Notice it contains not one, but three coordinating conjunctions (and…or…and).
11. 11 The last example requires special comment. Notice it contains not one, but three coordinating conjunctions (and…or…and); however, only one of these joins two complete sentences. Look at it again.
12. 12 The last example again…. We can go to the 7 o’clock showing and eat afterwards, or we can just have a leisurely dinner and forget the movie.
13. 13 More on coordinating conjunctions The two other coordinating conjunctions (and…and) simply join two verbs to one subject.
14. 14 More on coordinating conjunctions We can go… and eat. We can… have… and forget.
15. 15 More on coordinating conjunctions This one sentence pattern should not be confused with building compound sentences.
16. 16 Two more examples of compound sentences with coordinating conjunctions My cousin never shows any kind of generosity, yet he always expects everyone to be generous to him.
17. 17 One more example of compound sentences with coordinating conjunctions Lisa has been brooding lately, for she knows that at age 25 she has to take her life into her own hands.
18. 18 Notice in all examples: There is a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two main clauses.
19. 19 The semi-colon: The semi-colon is another device for creating coordination. This is done in two ways: with just the semi-colon, or with the semi-colon plus a conjunctive adverb.
20. 20 Conjunctive adverbs: however therefore on the other hand in fact consequently nevertheless
21. 21 Please note that these connectors not only join sentences; they actually introduce the sentence they are in.
22. 22 Examine the following examples of semi-colon coordination:
23. 23 The fall weather conditions we yearn for have arrived; cool nights are followed by clear sunrises and warm mid-days.
24. 24 Student use of the art gallery is modest; in fact, some students never set foot in it the whole time they attend college.
25. 25 Student radicalism still exists on many campuses; the great majority of students, however, pay little attention to political and social issues.
26. 26 Notice that in the last example: Student radicalism still exists on many campuses; the great majority of students, however, pay little attention to political and social issues. The connector however is placed inside the second clause, but the semi-colon stays where it is.
27. 27 The sentence would also be correct with the however placed right after the semi-colon: Student radicalism still exists on many campuses; however, the great majority of students pay little attention to political and social issues.
28. 28 Notice that however with a semi-colon is a more formal way to achieve the same effect as a comma with but. The writer can choose the degree of formality.
29. 29 Coordination Exercises: Part I Fill in the coordinating conjunction that makes the most sense.
30. 30 Coordinating conjunctions (a partial list) Review and but for or nor so yet
31. 31 Part I 1. Clarissa wanted to cook veal for dinner, ........ Jose wanted to eat out.
32. 32 Part I 1. Clarissa wanted to cook veal for dinner, but Jose wanted to eat out.
33. 33 Part I 2. We’ll clean the downstairs, ........ you can do the upstairs.
34. 34 Part I 2. We’ll clean the downstairs, and you can do the upstairs.
35. 35 Part I 3. Our government can focus on strong defense, ........ it can focus on peace.
36. 36 Part I 3. Our government can focus on strong defense, or it can focus on peace.
37. 37 Part I 4. Uncle Humberto always complains about the untidiness of others, ........ he turns every place he goes to into a pig sty.
38. 38 Part I 4. Uncle Humberto always complains about the untidiness of others, yet he turns every place he goes to into a pig sty.
39. 39 Part I 5. We just had to spend $500.00 fixing the car, ........we won’t be able to take that trip to TJ.
40. 40 Part I 5. We just had to spend $500.00 fixing the car, so we won’t be able to take that trip to TJ.
41. 41 Part II Write three compound sentences (like the ones before) using the coordinating conjunctions indicated. Make sure you join two complete sentences with the conjunction that makes sense.
42. 42 Part II 1. but 2. or 3. so
43. 43 Part II Answer may vary 1. My parents want me to spend Thanksgiving with them, but I want to have dinner with my friends.
44. 44 Part II Answer may vary 2. Should I spend time with my family, or should I spend time with my girlfriend?
45. 45 Part II Answer may vary 3. I was bored, so I watched television.
46. 46 Part III Write out the following pairs of sentences, joining them with a semi-colon and one of the following connectors: in fact, on the other hand, however
47. 47 Part III 1. We try to help as many students as we can. We simply do not have the resources to help people who are not enrolled.
48. 48 Part III Answer 1. We try to help as many students as we can; however, we simply do not have the resources to help people who are not enrolled.
49. 49 Part III 2. Maria has been a great help to me. She just proofread an essay for me this morning.
50. 50 Part III Answer 2. Maria has been a great help to me; in fact, she just proofread an essay for me this morning.
51. 51 Part III 3. The college is proud of its transfer curriculum. It offers many useful vocational programs to the students who don’t plan to transfer.
52. 52 Part III Answer 3. The college is proud of its transfer curriculum; on the other hand, it offers many useful vocational programs to the students who don’t plan to transfer.
