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English Class
Compound Sentence

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Clauses: Independent vs Dependent

 Clauses may be divided into two groups:

Independent Dependent
S+V S+V
Grammatically complete It needs more information.
It makes Sense It introduced by words such as: as if, when, because, and as.

The cat is sleeping. When the cat is sleeping, the mice will play.

I was watching Tv. While I was watching tv, my mom was cooking supper.

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Compound sentence consists of two or more simple sentence /

independent clause. Those sentences are related in meaning to each other.

Simple Sentence: Maria phoned.

Simple Sentence: She left a message.
Compound Sentence: Maria phoned,and she left a message.

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Compound sentences can be form as follows:

Independent Clause , COORDINATE CONJUNCTION Independent Clause

Independent Clause ; CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB , Independent Clause

Independent Clause ; (SEMICOLON) Independent Clause

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A Compound Sentence
Independent Clause , COORDINATE CONJUNCTION Independent Clause
FANBOYS
(For,And,Nor,But,Or,Yet,So)

For: April felt guilty, for she made her friends cry.

And: Surabaya is in East Java, and Bandung is in West Java.

Nor: She doesn’t eat banana, nor does she eat grapes.
But: I love this car, but it’s a bit pricey.
Or: Will you go?, or Will your sister go?
Yet: I’m very bad at Math, yet my mom wants me to study engineering
So: Jimmy told a joke, so Reta laughed.

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The use of cordinators

She has already had four cups of tea, and now she wants another one.

She has already had four cups of tea and now wants another one.

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The use of cordinators

You can take a bus, or you can take a taxi.

You can take a bus or take a taxi.

You can take a bus or a taxi.

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A Compound Sentence
Independent Clause ; CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB , Independent Clause
Meaning Conjunction Sentence
Besides
Furthermore Tugu Muda University provides good facilities for students; besides, it also educates them
Addition
Moreover in order to have a good conduct.
Also

However
Contrast Nevertheless Many students have mastered English well; nevertheless, they still keep studying.
Nonetheless
Choice Otherwise Student must join a midterm test; otherwise, they will receive a grade of incomplete.

Accordingly
Consequently
Native and non-native English speakers have different needs; therefore, most schools
Result Hence
provide English classes for each group.
Therefore
Thus

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A Compound Sentence
Independent Clause ; (SEMICOLON) Independent Clause

Motherhood causes some women to quit their jobs; other continue working despite having
young children to care for.

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CONCLUSION
Independent Clause , Coordinate Conjunction Independent Clause

Independent Clause ; Conjunctive Adverb , Independent Clause

Independent Clause ; (SEMICOLON) Independent Clause

The team project was challenging, and we were happy with the results.
The team project was challenging; moreover, we were happy with the result.
The team project was challenging; we were happy with the results.

John is drinking coffee, and Jody is drinking tea.

John is drinking coffee; besides, Jody is drinking tea.
John is drinking coffee ; Jody is drinking tea.

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Exercise:
Choose the best coordinate conjunction to combine the two independent clause in each
pair.
1. Are you applying for graduated school? Will you look for job?
2. Geology is concerned with the structure of the earth. Astronomy is concerned with
the physical universe beyond the earth.
3. The cost of installation is very high.Domestic heating system are economical to
operate.
4. She is practicing speaking English a lot. She doesn't want to fail in the oral test.
5. Our supplies will decrease. Consumers must conserve energy sensibly.

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Exercise
Add another independent clause to the following independent clause to form compound sentence. Underline the
sentence connectors and punctuate the sentence correctly.
Example:The college campus is located in the centre of the city; therefore, it is very easy to do my shopping.
1. Student can attend day classes moreover _________________________________________________
2. Student may live in the dormitories otherwise _____________________________________________
3. I have completed my homework for tomorrow but ________________________________________
4. I have taken six units of classes in English as a second language however ______________________
5. The professor was lecturing therefore ____________________________________________________
6. I had to write an essay for Friday thus ____________________________________________________
7. Mary returned the book to the library moreover ___________________________________________
8. I have studied English for 7 years yet____________________________________________________
9. She drinks a cup of coffee and ____________________________________________________
10. I love that bag but_________________________________________________

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