Exercise 1:

Form compound sentences by adding another independent clause to the following

independent clauses. Be sure to write a complete clause containing a subject and a verb.
Circle the coordinator and add punctuation.

• The college campus is located in the center of the city, so it is very easy
to get there by public transportation

• According to the Big Bang Theory, the universe began expanding about 13.7 billion
years ago, and all kinf of energy come out.

• We may not be able to communicate with other life forms, for we only can
communicate with humans.

• I want to write a research paper, yet my laptop broke down.

• Three weeks before the end of the term, I had not started my paper, nor my research.

• I needed help choosing a topic, so i went to ask my teacher.

Exercise 2:

Form compound sentences by adding a second independent clause to each independent

clause. Be sure to add a complete clause containing a subject and a verb. Circle the
conjunctive adverb and add punctuation.
• The college campus is located in the center of the city; therefore, it is very easy
to get there by public transportation.
 • Students must pay their tuition and fees before they register for classes;
otherwise, students must pay their tutition and fees, otherwise, they will not be able to register
for classes. ………………………………………………………………………………………
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….

• Scientists predict that intelligent life exists somewhere in the universe;

however,
Scientists predict that intelligent life exists somewhere in the universe, however, they can not
prove that.
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• Mars probes have photographed rocks with water markings on them;

nevertheless,
Mars probes have photographed rocks with water markings on them, nevertheless, they have
found no water.
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• My roommate scored high on the English placement test; as a

result,
My roommate scored high on the English placement test, as a result, she can choose any major
she wants.
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…

• Tuition and fees increase every year; for

example, tuition and fees increase every year, for example, economic major fees was 1000
dollars last year and this year it is 1500 dollars.
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…

Exercise 3:

Write five compound sentences, using each of these conjunctive adverbs once: in addition,
nevertheless, on the other hand, therefore, and for instance.
1. greenhouse gases have been increased beacause of burning fossil fules, nevertheless, we
still using it.
2. technology has a negative impact, on the other hand, it has a lot of advantages.
3. polluted water caused a lot of diseases, in addition, marine animals are dying out, therefore,
the government must set laws and impose fines to reduce pollution..
4. moblie could be used in a positive way, for instance, connecting with family and friends.