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Simple and Compound SENTENCES. Conjunctions. A conjunction connects words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. The most common coordinating conjunctions are: and but or so. A simple sentence expresses only ONE complete thought. For Example:
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Conjunctions • A conjunction connects words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. • The most common coordinating conjunctions are: and but or so
A simple sentence expresses only ONE complete thought. • For Example: • The puffins arrive at the beach. • A compound sentence is two or more independent clauses joined by a comma and coordinating conjunction. • For Example: • The puffins arrive at the beach, and the children cheer. S P, and S P
2 independent clauses can be combined with a semi-colon instead of a comma and coordinating conjunction to make a compound sentence. • For Example: The puffins arrive at the beach; the children cheer.
Discuss with a partner: Are the following sentences simple or compound? • Puffins are seabirds. • The pufflings peep for food. • The chicks try to fly, but some get stranded. • The cats may find them, or the children may find them first. • The beaks of the puffins are very colorful. • The puffins will come back, and build their nests.