Focus on writing ch. 15
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The document discusses compound sentences. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction such as "and", "but", or "or". Coordinating conjunctions from the acronym FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) can join the two clauses with a comma placed before the conjunction. Semicolons can also join two independent clauses to form a compound sentence. Transitional words or phrases preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma can connect the two clauses as well.
Focus on writing ch. 15
- 1. Focus on Writing: Chapter 15Writing Compound Sentences
- 2. SentencesA sentence is a group of words that expresses complete thought.Every sentence minimally includes:SubjectVerbComplete thought
- 3. Compound SentencesA compound sentence includes:Two independent clausesAn independent clause is the same as a simple sentence.John is enrolled.John is enrolled, but Susan studied hard.Susan studied hard.
- 4. Coordinating ConjunctionsUsed as a way to form a compound sentence by joining two independent clausesEasy to remember by FANBOYSTo join two independent clauses, use a comma before the coordinating conjunctionJohn is enrolled, but Susan studied hard.
- 5. SemicolonsAnother way to create a compound sentence.Simply place the semicolon between the two independent clausesMake sure the clauses are related; otherwise, the sentence will not make senseDo not capitalize after the semicolonJohn is enrolled; classes start Tuesday.
- 6. Transitional Words and PhrasesAnother way to create a compound sentenceSimply place a semicolon before the transitional word or phrase and a comma after itJohn is enrolled; after all, classes start Tuesday.
Editor's Notes
- Focus on Writing: Chapter 15Writing Compound Sentences
- SentencesA sentence is a group of words that expresses complete thought.Every sentence minimally includes:SubjectVerbComplete thought
- Compound SentencesA compound sentence includes:Two independent clausesAn independent clause is the same as a simple sentence.
- Coordinating ConjunctionsUsed as a way to form a compound sentence by joining two independent clausesEasy to remember by FANBOYSForAndNorButOrYetSoTo join two independent clauses, use a comma before the coordinating conjunction
- SemicolonsAnother way to create a compound sentence.Simply place the semicolon between the two independent clausesMake sure the clauses are related; otherwise, the sentence will not make senseDo not capitalize after the semicolon
- Transitional Words and PhrasesAnother way to create a compound sentenceSimply place a semicolon before the transitional word or phrase and a comma after it