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Compound and ComplexSentence Structures

Introduction to Academic English

(Alamy, n.d.)

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Creating Compound Sentences Join the independent clauses below to create compound sentences in three different ways. Type your answers in the text boxes.

Examples (from the PowerPoint):

a) Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS word):

I enjoy swimming, but I do not enjoy running.

b) Semicolon (does NOT work with clauses that can be joined by ‘or’)

I enjoy swimming; I do not enjoy running.

c) Semicolon + Linking Word + Comma

I enjoy swimming; however, I do not enjoy running.

1. The UAE is located in the Arabian Gulf.The UAE is made up of seven emirates.

a) (comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS))

b) (semicolon)

c) (semicolon + linking word + comma)

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2. Dubai is home to the Burj Khalifa. The Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi.

a) (comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS))

b) (semicolon)

c) (semicolon + linking word + comma)

3. We could visit Sri Lanka for our holiday.We could go to India for our holiday.

a) (comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS))

b) (semicolon)

c) (semicolon + linking word + comma)

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Subordinating Conjunctions Used in Complex Sentence Structures

Adverb Clauses Adjective Clauses Noun Clauses

TimeReason / Result

Opposition / Contrast(comes after noun it

describes)(does the job of a noun:

“something”)

after because although who that

before since even though which what

when as despite the fact that that when

while so that while whose where

as soon as Condition whereas whom how

since if where who

unless when whether

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Adverb and Adjective Clauses: Practice Fill in the gaps after each number with words from the word box (two will not be used).

The UAE is a country (1) consists of seven emirates and has been a

federation (2) 1971. Oil was discovered in 1958, and (3) that, in

1962, the first cargo of crude oil was exported from Abu Dhabi. (4) oil revenues

started to increase, the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,

arranged the building of schools, housing, hospitals and roads. Dubai's oil exports

began in 1969. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, (5) was the ruler of

Dubai at the time, was also able to use oil revenues to improve his people's quality of

life. (6) it is very young, the UAE has developed into a very modern, oil

exporting country. (7) it has a highly diversified economy, it has become a

global hub for tourism, retail, and finance. (8) it continues to develop and

grow, it will continue to secure its position as a major international player.

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Writing Practice

Combine the sentences below to create a paragraph on plagiarism. Create compound and complex sentences whenever you can. You may join more than two sentences together. Type your paragraph in the box below.

• Definition of ‘Plagiarism’: to use another person’s ideas or visuals without telling the reader where the ideas or visuals came from.

• Plagiarism is a big problem.

• Plagiarism has increased over the years since the invention of the Internet.

• The Internet has made information readily available and easy to copy.

• Plagiarism is not honest.

• Plagiarism is not acceptable.

• Plagiarism is not clever.

• Instead of copying without giving credit, use referencing and paraphrasing.

• Referencing and paraphrasing are professional and acceptable ways to share others’ ideas.

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