PPT-What is a compound sentence?

Grammar Toolkit Compound sentences Grammar Toolkit Compound sentences A compound sentence consists of two or more main clauses each of which can stand on its own Spotty loves Bruiser and Bruiser loves Spotty. A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.. Examples. :. The students finished class, and they went to lunch.. Kevin did not want to hurt Kathy's feelings so he said nothing about her mistake.. English III. practice. Compound Sentences. COMPOUND SENTENCES . have . two or more ICs . (Independent . Clauses).. The students finished class. , and . they went to lunch.. Kevin did not want to hurt Kathy’s feelings. Copyright © 2015 by Write Score LLC. Learning Objectives and Goals:. Students will learn to use sentence variety through:. Using various sentence . types. Combining sentences. Why use sentence variety?. Conscious practice in imitating the following sentence patterns can contribute a great deal to improving sentence style—one of the most decisive factors in creating lively, effective writing.. . Compound and Complex . Sentences. Mr. Ronzoni . Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. 2012. Compound Sentences. A compound sentence consists of two or more . independent clauses. . (An . independent clause . vs. Simple Sentences with Compound Predicates!. Two Simple Sentences. Tom. . studied. a lot. . Tom. . did. n’t . pass. the test.. Compound Sentence. Tom . studied. a . lot. ,. but . Tom. . did. Station 4. Directions: Each slide will present a sentence. . Write the sentence on your paper.. Identify if the sentence is complex or compound-complex.. After EVERYONE in the group has written the sentence & made a selection, check your answer by pressing the space bar.. Types. A . sentence. can be defined as . a group of words expressing a complete thought. .. A . clause. is defined as . a group of words containing a . subject. and a . predicate. .. Subject and Predicate. A writer’s combination of . simple. , . compound. , . complex, and compound-complex. sentences. A writer’s control of flow and tempo. What is a simple sentence?. A stand-alone . independent clause. Sentences can be structured in different ways.. A simple sentence has a subject and ONLY ONE verb:. The girl sprinted after the tiger.. The cat purred.. . What is a compound sentence?. A compound sentence is formed when you join two . The . professor. . gave. . a lecture.. I. . took. . notes. . One Sentence: Where’s the . Verb. ?. In the . morning. ,. . I. usually . like(?). to . take. (?). . a . run. (?). . before class.. Review. A clause is a group of words having a subject and a verb. . An . independent clause. can stand alone as a sentence. . A . dependent clause. is always used as some part of speech. . It . cannot stand alone as a sentence. Sentence Fragments. Compound Sentences. Complex Sentences. Compound Complex Sentences. Simple sentences have one independent clause, but they may have a compound subject or a compound predicate. . Simple Sentences. SIMPLE SENTENCES . A simple sentence conveys a single, simple idea. It contains an independent clause that has a subject and a verb. It makes sense on its own.. . We enjoyed the concert.. AND COMPLEX SENTENCES.