Transcript Compound Sentences Powerpoint

Compound
Sentences
"Words are sacred. They deserve
respect. If you get the right ones,
in the right order, you can nudge the
world a little."
Demonstrate your
command of
Conventions and
increase your
evidence of
Sentence Fluency
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Add fluency by
varying sentence
length.
Compound
Sentences
Place
a
comma
before
a
coordinating
conjunction when two related independent
clauses (complete sentences) are to be joined
as one sentence.
Two independent clauses
cannot be joined by using only a comma.
S, conjunction S
Independent Clause
I had to wake up early, so I set my alarm.
Independent Clause
IMPORTANT: You need to know all the
coordinating conjunctions!
and
but
for
nor
or
so
yet
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Sentences
Add fluency by
varying sentence
length.
This may be used when two or more
independent clauses (complete sentences) are
related in topic and are not joined by a comma
and conjunction.
Two independent clauses
cannot be joined by using only a comma. A
semicolon takes the place of a comma and
conjunction.
S;S
Independent Clause
I had to wake up early; I set my alarm.
Independent Clause
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This is another way to combine
related
sentences.
Sentence
connectors are transition words
within a sentence.
S; SC, S
Independent Clause
I had to wake up early; therefore, I set my alarm.
Independent Clause
IMPORTANT: You need to be able to recognize common
sentence connectors.
therefore
nevertheless
consequently
moreover
however
indeed
hence
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Sentences
Compound sentences
add fluency to a
paragraph.
There is nothing I dislike more than laziness. My
brother always claims he is tired, but I just call it lazy!
His sleepiness usually comes in very handy. Sometimes
it hits when it is his turn to take out the garbage;
consequently, I have to do it instead. The other day I
was taking my clothes out of the washing machine; the
dryer was full of my brother’s clothes. Annoyed, I yelled
for my brother to come get his clothes. Of course, my
mom came to tell me he was sleeping. That was funny
since I could hear his radio. I truly wish he would
simply admit he is just being lazy!
S, conjunction S
S;S
S; SC, S
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Compound sentences
add fluency to a
paragraph.
I really hate getting up early in the morning. I’d
much rather sleep in, but school starts at 8:45 and the
bus comes at 8:00. This is very annoying for someone
like me. Sometimes I’m able to drag myself out of bed;
other days I feel as if I want to throw the alarm clock
across the room. My parents tend to get annoyed when
clocks are thrown into the walls; therefore, I refrain
from doing that. I’m just not a morning person. To be
honest, I’d much rather stay up late watching TV. My
brother is just the opposite. He’s one of those annoying
morning people who wake up early and happy.
S, conjunction S
S;S
S; SC, S
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Compound sentences
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paragraph.
Some students really like to study in the morning.
Other students like to study in the afternoon, and still
others prefer the evening as study time. I’m someone
who’s kind of in the middle. Sometimes I get up in the
morning to study for a test; other days I will stay up all
night studying. My parents tend to get annoyed when I
put off studying until the last minute; consequently, I try
not to let them see me frantically studying in the
morning. It’s not the time of day I choose to study that
makes the difference. With me, it’s the procrastination!
S, conjunction S
S;S
S; SC, S
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paragraph.
Some animals are on the verge of extinction. The
saddest part of this is that they are in danger through no
fault of their own; humans are the cause of the animals’
troubles. I believe we must help these endangered
species. Sometimes humans get so caught up in our own
concerns we forget we’re not alone on the planet, and we
don’t realize how much harm we’re doing. We must
learn to pay attention to the needs of the creatures who
inhabit the planet with us; however, many people seem
to forget that we share the Earth. It’s time for us to work
together to save animals from extinction.
S, conjunction S
S;S
S; SC, S
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Compound sentences
add fluency to a
paragraph.
High school is the time to prepare for college. Many
students use this time wisely; others are not quite so wise in
their choices. The choices that we make in high school can
have far reaching consequences. Even though high school
students know this, they often seem to forget; consequently,
when it is time to apply for college, they find they are not
eligible for their first choice. This can cause hardship and
heartache when college acceptances start coming back, and
these students find themselves getting rejection letters and
wait-listed. If you want to avoid this, make sure you make
wise choices!
S, conjunction S
S;S
S; SC, S
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