PLBI

COMPOUND
SENTENCES
Group 2
Mufl ih Nurfathan (1810311018)
Sakilla (1801311034)
Table Of Content
1 . Compound Sentences
2. Conjunction or Connectors
2.1 Coordinate Connectives
2.2 Correlative Conjunctions
2.3 The Semicolon
2.4 The Colon
3. Exercise
Compound Sentences
Is a sentence that contains more
than one complete ideas (called
clauses) that are related.
These two clauses are usually
connected in compound sentence
by conjunctions.
The coordinating conjunction are
"and, but, for ,or, nor, yet, so"
 Compound Sentences
A compound sentence is a sentence
which has more than one
Independent Clauses (IC) linked
together by a conjunction or some
sort.
 Compound Sentences
This may take the form of a correlative
conjunction, a coordinating
conjunction, or semicolon functioning
as a conjunction.
A comma is often used to help offset
the two IC as well, although it is not
usually needed grammatically.
 Compound Sentences
Definition of a compound sentences is
a sentence that joins more than one
independent clause together using :
 A coordinating conjunction
 A correlative conjunction
 A semicolon + a conjunctive adverb
 A semicolon
One can contrast the compound sentence with both
the simple sentence and the complex sentence. A
simple sentence is a sentence is which there is a
subject and a predicate, and in which a complete
thought is expressed, allowing it to stand alone.
Structure of
Compound
Sentences
Examples of
Compound
Sentence

- He studied a lot,yet he didn’t pass the test.

- You can watch a movie, or you can listen to a song.
- He brings an umbrella, for it is rainy season.
 Conjunction or Connectors

A conjunction is a word that can use

to combine the sentences.
 Coordinate Connectives

Coordinate conjunctions are used to

join two similar grammatical
constructions; for instance, two
words, two phrases or two clauses.
 Coordinate Connectives

The most common type of conjunction

used is the coordinating conjunction.
There are seven coordinating
conjunctions in English: For, And, Nor,
But, Or, Yet, and So.
There seven can be easily remembered
by the mnemonic FANBOYS.
Remember to always put a comma before the
conjunction in every compound sentence.
Primary Functions :

The primary function of coordinate

connectives is to join main clauses of
equal weight and value.

• Main clauses can be linked together

with a comm and a coordinate
connective.
Primary Functions :

• Because the written language follows

the spoken one, a comma (pause)
plus the coordinate connective is
used to join main clauses.

• The coordinate connective is also

used to prevent run-on sentences.
Secondary Function :
Coordinate connectives are used to join items in
a series.
• If the items in the series are short, simple
words or phrases, only commas (pauses) and
a coordinate connective are needed to
separate them.
• Current standard usage calls for a comma
after the item before last in a series.
 Correlative Conjunctions

A paired conjunction that links

balanced words, phrases, and clauses.
The elements connected by correlative
conjunctions are usually parallel that is,
similar in length and grammatical form.
 Correlative Conjunctions
These are the primary correlative
conjunctions in English.

1. Both . . . and
ex. She loves both swimming and running.

2. Either . . . or
ex. I will either go for a hike or stay home and
watch TV.

3. Neither . . . nor
ex. The man is neither handsome nor faithful.
 Correlative Conjunctions
4. Not only . . . but also
ex. He is not only intelligent but also very
funny.

5. Such . . . that . . .
ex. Such was the weather the whole of today
that I decided to stay indoors.

6.Whether . . . or . .
ex. It doesn’t matter whether you win or lose.

7.Such . . . as . . .
ex. I see only such movies as have good
songs.
 The Semicolon

The semicolon is used to connect main

clauses.

• The semicolon (;) indicates a complete stop.

• It can be used to join main clauses that are
closely related in content.
 The Semicolon

The semicolon has a secondary function.

• The semicolon (;) is used to separate

multiple items in a series.
• It used when items with commas make it
hard to see where one item stops and
another begins.
 The Semicolon

Examples :
- The teacher lectured for over and hour ;
his students slept soundly.
- The old man wanted hide his money ; he
feared his children would steal it from him.
- The student studied all night long ; she
had a test the next day.
 The
Colon
The colon is used to begin or end
a series of related ideas.

• The colon (:) indicates a complete

stop.
• A series using a colon must be
preceded or followed by a main
clause.
Once again, a series using a colon must be preceded
or followed by a main clause.
 The
Colon
Example :
On the other hand, a boy would be
presented with items such as these
to choose from: a hammer meant
a future as a carpenter, and a
miniature shovel spoke of an
interest in farming.
Important Charactertistic of Compound Sentences

Remember these four important characteristics of compound sentences:

1. A compound sentence is like a set of twins; each is a separate person, yet
each is connected to the other with the same biological “make-up”.
2. The two parts of the compound sentence need to be linked correctly, with
a comma and then a linking word at the place where one sentence and
the other begins.
3. Because there are two complete sentences in a compound sentence, each
has equal weight in terms of the ideas being presented that are equally
important.
Important Charactertistic of Compound Sentences

4. The linking word shows the relationship between the ideas :

- and = the 2nd sentence contains the same type of idea.
- but = the 2nd sentence contains an equal but opposite idea.
- or = the 2nd sentence contains an equal choice.
- so = the 2nd sentence contains equally important outcome or result.
Exercise

Round 1 Round 2
Exercise

Round 1
 Exercise

Make compound sentences by filling in the blanks with an

appropriate coordinate conjunction and give the reason.

1. I called her many times ...................... she didn’t answer the phone.

2. Leave the house at once ........................ I will call the police.

 Exercise

3. He ran out of money .............. he had to stop playing poker.

4. I clean my room ........... I wash the dishes.

Exercise

Round 2
 Exercise

5. Mention 2 characteristic secondary function of The Semicolon.

6. Describe the definition of The Colon and mention 2

characteristic of it.
 Exercise

7. Can you describe what correlative conjunction is?

8. Make a compound sentences including a correlative

conjunction.
Thank You for Your
Attention !