Preparation:

1. G:2 Preparation: Ali Mohammad AL Subaie Ghannam Abdullah AL Moudi Supervision Abdul Aziz al-Sanusi

2. Compound Sentences ~ A Glance at Grammar

3. Definition • A Compound Sentence is a sentence that joins two independent clauses together with a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.

4. Formula • Compound Sentence = Independent Clause + Independent Clause

5. What? • An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone. It is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. • An independent clause is a sentence.

6. Fixing Choppy Sentences • Ex) The cat was happy. • Ex) He slept underneath the bed. • Compound= The cat was happy, and he slept underneath the bed.

7. Combining Clauses • There are two ways to combine independent causes to make a compound sentence: • Comma + Coordinating Conjunction • Semicolon

8. Comma + Coordinating Conjunction • A coordinating conjunction is also known as a F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.

9. For • And • Nor • But • Or • Yet • So

10. Comma + CC/FANBOYS • Ex) The teens walked to the park, but it was closed. • Ex) The gentleman did not know where the sound came from, so he hid behind the tree.

11. Combining Clauses • There are two ways to combine independent causes to make a compound sentence: • Comma + Coordinating Conjunction • Semicolon

12. Semicolon • You can also use a semicolon to create a compound sentence since the two statements are equal. • Ex) The teacher applauded the class; the kids beamed with pride. • Ex) The dog ate; the cat slept.

13. Now, it is your turn!

14. Warm-Up • Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why. • The rain fell for hours and ruined the picnic. • I left, but Marcy stayed. • Polar bears feed on seals; seals feed on fish.

15. Warm-Up • Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why. • Female penguins usually stay at sea, but they return when their eggs hatch. • The sloth eats and sleep while hanging upside down. • The pouch under a pelican’s bill is huge, holding up to 25 pounds of fish.

16. Warm-Up • Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why. • Kiwi birds have nostrils on their beaks; they can smell earthworms. • Sharks have to keep moving constantly, or they suffocate. • Most rabbits drown in water,but the marsh rabbit can swim.

17. Warm-Up • Directions- Copy the sentence. Mark as simple or compound. If compound, mark why. • The gulls circle the fishing boat; they are hoping for a quick meal. • At the Bay View nursing home, Mr. Tompkins waits for his children to visit. • Tyrell can play several instruments, but the trombone is his favorite.

18. Warm-Up • Directions- Create a compound sentence by joining the two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. • I’m driving to the office in an hour. I’ll pick up the supplies on the way. • Up went the lottery jackpot. Down went our hopes of winning. • We surveyed the dirty cabin. We each shrugged silently.

19. The End