Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple SentencesSimple SentencesWhat does the word independent mean?

A simple sentence, also called an independent clause, contains one

subject and one predicate. It expresses a complete thought. It is the most basic

(or simple) type of sentence   .They can be short: They hid.Or long: They hid behind the big

green bushes during the game of hide and seek.

PracticeTurn to pages 186/187 in your

grammar book .Let’s read through the

examples together.On the next slide, complete 1-

10 on page 186. You just need to write the subject & verb .

Page 186, Numbers 1-10

Compound Sentences

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses and no

subordinate clauses .A compound sentence can be

connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, a semicolon,

or a semicolon, conjunctive adverb, and a comma used together.

Write two sentences following the same pattern as the sentences below (including

the green part).

The Falcons and Red Hawks played yesterday, and today both teams are

exhausted.

Ms. Loyd teaches language arts, and Mr. Finch teaches social studies.

Two Compound Sentences Using “, and”

Write two sentences following the same pattern as the sentences below (including the

green part).

Many people live in cities, but others build houses in the suburbs.

James joined the recycling club, but Fred joined the drama club.

Two Compound Sentences using “, but”

Write two sentences following the same pattern as the sentences below (including the

green part).

Most people travel to their jobs; others work at home.

Mrs. Geiger teaches math; Mrs. Sharman teaches science.

Two Compound Sentences Using”;“

Conjunctive AdverbsTwo sentences combined by a conjunctive

adverb follow this format :INDEPENDENT CLAUSE ; CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB ,

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

The following words are conjunctive adverbs: accordingly, besides, consequently, furthermore, however, indeed, instead, meanwhile, moreover,

nevertheless, otherwise, and therefore .

Example Sentence: I hate going to school; however, I enjoy seeing my friends everyday !

Look at the first half of the six sentences you just imitated. Do they make sense

on their own?

The Falcons and Red Hawks played yesterday

Ms. Loyd teaches language artsMany people live in citiesJames joined the recycling clubMost people travel to their jobsMrs. Geiger teaches math

Now look at the second half of each sentence. Do they make sense on their

own?

today both teams are exhaustedMr. Finch teaches social studiesothers build houses in the suburbsFred joined the drama clubothers work at homeMrs. Sharman teaches science

What could you conclude about joining complete sentences?

Mrs. Rainer teaches language arts, and Mr. Morrissey teaches social studies.

James joined the recycling club, but Fred joined the drama club.

Mrs. Wright teaches math; Mrs. Middleton teaches science.

I hate going to school; however, I enjoy seeing my friends!

Concluding IdeasConcluding Ideas::Any time you put together two complete sentences, you should use a comma and a coordinating conjunction such as and or but , a semicolon, OR a semicolon, conjunctive adverb, and a comma.

Any time you join two sentences together, you are creating a

compound sentence.

PracticeTurn to pages 188/189/190 in

your grammar book .Let’s read through the

examples On the next slide, complete 1-

10 on page 189. You need to write the subject, verb, and

any conjunctions, punctuation, or conjunctive adverbs used .

Page 189, Numbers 1-10

Below: Write 5 of your own compound sentences. Use at least two semi-colons.

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