Three ways for co-

ordination in compound
sentences

English

Unit: Simple, Compound and Adverbial Complex Sentences

Outcome

You can use each of the three co-ordinating conjunctions.

Keywords

simple sentence

main clause

compound sentence

co-ordinating conjunction

purpose
Keywords

A simple sentence is a sentence about one idea that makes complete

sense.

A main clause is a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete
sense.

A compound sentence is a sentence formed of two main clauses and a

joining word.
Keywords

A co-ordinating conjunction is a word that joins two main clauses to

form a compound sentence.

Something’s purpose is its function or job.

Lesson outline
Three ways for co-ordination in compound sentences

Compound sentences

Three different co-ordinating conjunctions

 Compound sentences
Explanation

Let’s listen to some sentences.

Horses have very fast reflexes and they have excellent

hearing.
All of these
Horses breathe through their noses but they cannot sentences are
breathe through their mouths. about two ideas.

Foals can walk within a few hours of being born or they

would be in danger of predators.
 Compound sentences
Explanation

Look at these sentences again.

Horses have very fast reflexes and they have excellent

hearing.
All of these are
Horses breathe through their noses but they cannot breathe compound
through their mouths. sentences.

Foals can walk within a few hours of being born or they

would be in danger of predators.
 Compound sentences
Explanation

A compound sentence is formed of at least two main clauses joined with a special
type of joining word.

+ = compound sentence
Compound sentences
Check

True or false?
A compound sentence has two main clauses.

T True F False

Justify your answer

A A compound sentence is formed of one main clause.

B A compound sentence is about two ideas.

 Compound sentences
Explanation

Let’s listen to some more compound sentences.

Hammerhead sharks can swim sideways and they can

tan in the sun.
All of these have
Hammerhead sharks have excellent vision but they cannot two equally
see in front of them. important ideas.

You must be prepared when you go diving with sharks or

you could be hurt.
 Compound sentences
Explanation

Two main clauses

Each main clause in a compound sentence is an equally important idea.

They would weigh the same on the grammar scales!

+ = compound sentence
Compound sentences
Check

What does a compound sentence always contain?

A an exclamation mark

B
a list of nouns

C
at least two main clauses

D at least two ideas of equal weight

Task 1 Compound sentences Practice

Fill in the boxes to make a compound sentence equation, using words or

these symbols:
+ =
Task 1 Answers Feedback

Fill in the boxes to make a compound sentence equation, using words or

these symbols.
+ =

+ = compound sentence
Lesson outline
Three ways for co-ordination in compound sentences

Compound sentences

Three different co-ordinating conjunctions

 Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

Conjunctions

because or so and that but

Any word that joins is called a conjunction.

Some conjunctions join words together and some join clauses together.
 Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

Let’s listen to some conjunctions in sentences.

I’d enjoy going diving I know lots about underwater nature.

because
You do not like sharks whales.
or
They love the vast ocean they should watch the documentary.
so
There are colourful corals beautiful sea anemone.
and
Remember: some conjunctions join words and some join clauses.
Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Check

Conjunctions…

A are the words that start commands.

B are groups of letters at the end of root words.

C
can join words together.

D can join clauses together.

Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

One type of conjunction is the co-ordinating conjunction. It is used in a compound

sentence.

A co-ordinating conjunction joins two main clauses.

co-ordinating conjunction

+ = compound sentence
Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Check

True or false?
Co-ordinating conjunctions join two words together.

T True F False

Justify your answer

A Co-ordinating conjunctions join two main clauses together in a
compound sentence.
B
Co-ordinating conjunctions join words not clauses.
 Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

Co-ordinating conjunctions

There are three co-ordinating conjunctions:

and I ran quickly to the shop and I bought an apple.

but I walked slowly to the shop but it was closed.

or I want to go to Spain or I want to go to Italy.

Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

and for building on

We went for a magical woodland walk and the weather was calm.

We arrived at the restaurant and we sat down at our table.

The weather was beautiful and everyone looked happy.

 Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

and for building on

co-ordinating conjunction

+ = compound sentence

The weather was beautiful and everyone was happy.

Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

for a positive and a

but negative

We went for a magical woodland walk but the weather was stormy.

We arrived at the restaurant but there was no space to sit down.

The weather was beautiful but everyone seemed sad.

 Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

for a positive and a

but negative

co-ordinating conjunction

+ = compound sentence

The weather was beautiful but everyone seemed sad.

Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

for an option or an
or effect

I’ll wear a coat on our woodland walk or I will feel cold.

We must take a picnic or we will be hungry.

Would you like sandwiches or would you prefer tortilla?

 Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Explanation

for an option or an
or effect

co-ordinating conjunction

+ = compound sentence

We must take a picnic or we will be hungry.

Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Check

Match the co-ordinating conjunction to its purpose.

and for a positive and a negative

but for an option or an effect

or
for building on
Task 2 Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Practice

Using “and”, write a compound sentence about a forest.

Remember: both ideas in your sentence must be

main clauses.
Task 2 Answers Feedback

Using “and”, write a compound sentence about a forest.

Check your sentence:

● Does it include two main clauses?

● Does it include “and”?

● Does the second clause build on the first

clause?
Task 2 Answers Feedback

Using “and”, write a compound sentence about a forest.

Here are some example sentences:

● The tall trees stood proudly over the

forest floor and the sun’s beams shone
brightly.
● A joyful sun rose high in the sky and the
trees’ leaves began to brighten.
Task 3 Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Practice

Using “but”, write a compound sentence about a forest.

Remember: both ideas in your sentence must be

main clauses.
Task 3 Answers Feedback

Using “but”, write a compound sentence about a forest.

Check your sentence:

● Does it include two main clauses?

● Does it include “but”?

● Does it give a positive idea and a negative

idea?
Task 3 Answers Feedback

Using “but”, write a compound sentence about a forest.

Here are some example sentences:

● The tall trees stood proudly over the

forest floor but one was about to fall
down.
● A joyful sun rose high in the sky but it
wouldn’t stay sunny for long.
Task 4 Three different co-ordinating conjunctions
Practice

Using “or”, write a compound sentence about a forest.

Remember: both ideas in your sentence must be

main clauses.
Task 4 Answers Feedback

Using “or”, write a compound sentence about a forest.

Check your sentence:

● Does it include two main clauses?

● Does it include “or”?

● Does it give an option or an effect in the

second clause?
Task 4 Answers Feedback

Using “or”, write a compound sentence about a forest.

Here are some example sentences:

● You must wear sensible shoes in the

forest or you could trip.
● I will apply sun cream or my skin could
burn.
Summary Three ways for co-ordination in compound sentences

● compound sentences are formed of at least two main clauses

● a co-ordinating conjunction joins two main clauses

● there are three co-ordinating conjunctions: and, but, or

● different co-ordinating conjunctions have different purposes in compound

sentences
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