๐ Topic Summary
A compound sentence combines two or more independent clauses (complete thoughts) into a single sentence. These clauses are usually joined by a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', 'yet', 'for', 'nor') or a semicolon (;). Recognizing compound sentences is key to improving your writing and understanding complex ideas.
Think of it like this: you have two complete sentences, and you're using glue (a conjunction or a semicolon) to stick them together to make one longer, more interesting sentence!
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its correct definition.
- Term: Independent Clause
- Term: Coordinating Conjunction
- Term: Compound Sentence
- Term: Semicolon
- Term: Clause
- Definition: A punctuation mark (;) used to connect two independent clauses.
- Definition: A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but, or).
- Definition: A group of words containing a subject and a verb.
- Definition: A sentence containing two or more independent clauses.
- Definition: A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence.
Instructions: Write the number of the correct definition next to each term. For example, if you think the definition of 'Independent Clause' is 'A punctuation mark...', you would write '1: 1'.
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct words from the word bank below.
Word Bank: conjunction, independent, sentence, semicolon, clauses
A compound ______ is formed by joining two or more ______ ______. These clauses can be linked by a coordinating ______ or a ______. Therefore, identifying compound sentences requires understanding how to connect related ideas within a single _______.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it important to understand and use compound sentences in your writing?