Compound Sentences: CCs Kids and CAs Son

Directions: Combine the following pairs of sentences two ways: first, with a coordinating
conjunction, second, with either a semicolon by itself or with a conjunctive adverb (vary the
position). Make sure that your punctuation is correct.
1. The president spoke to the nation last night about the invasion of Haiti. He wanted
to create more support among the American people.
Relationship:
CC:

CA:

2. The speech was not very long. It interfered with the scheduled programming.
Relationship:
CC:

CA:

3. The president emphasized the brutality that has resulted under the current
dictatorship. He itemized the steps that had been taken to achieve a peaceful solution.
Relationship: Addition
CC: The president emphasized the brutality that has resulted under the current
dictatorship ,and he itemized the steps that had been taken to achieve a peaceful solution

CA: The president emphasized the brutality that has resulted under the current
dictatorship; in addition, he itemized the steps that had been taken to achieve a peaceful
solution

4. The military will remove the general from power. The democratically selected
president will assume power.
Relationship: Result
CC: The military will remove the general from power, so the democratically selected
president will assume power.

CA:The military will remove the general from power; hence, the democratically selected
president will assume power.

5. The people of Haiti do not want to live in ear. They do not want to endure the
economic sanctions.
CC:

CA:

6. The refugees from Haiti have so far cost the US 200 million dollars. You cannot out
a price on freedom.
Relationship:
CC:

CA:

7. Many people oppose the invasion. They fear the needless loss of American lives.
Relationship:
CC:

CA:

8. The president believes that America must stand up for democracy. Democratic
neighbors make better trading partners for America.
Relationship:
CC:

CA:

9. The Caribbean states have agreed to support this invasion. They will not play a key
role except in the peacekeeping effort to follow.
Relationship:
CC:

CA:

10.The military forces have been deployed from Norfolk. Norfolk has been in the news
lately.
Relationship:
CC:

CA: