Compound Sentence Study Guide & Resources
Compound sentence tutorial video: https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/compound-sentences/42623699/?s=Exjx8D&ref=appemail
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence is one of three things:
(1) two simple sentences (independent clauses) joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Example:
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence is one of three things:
(1) two simple sentences (independent clauses) joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Example:
(2) two simple sentences joined together with ONLY a semicolon.
Example:
(2) two simple sentences joined together with ONLY a semicolon.
Example:
(3) two simple sentences joined together with a semicolon AND a transitional word.
Examples:
Examples:
What is a coordinating conjunction? A coordinating conjunction is used to combine two simple sentences that are grammatically equal. There are seven coordinating conjunctions to choose from: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
Choose the coordinating conjunction that fits the purpose of your sentence:
Resources to practice:
Compound Sentences in Justin Bieber's "Baby":
Conjunction Junction! School House Rock Video:
Beginner: Simple or Compound Quizzes
Quiz 1: http://www.quia.com/quiz/242899.html?AP_rand=1920224616
Quiz 2: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-3/is-the-sentence-simple-or-compound
Quiz 3: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-4/is-the-sentence-simple-or-compound
Quiz 4: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en28conn-game-is-this-a-compound-sentence
Quiz 5: https://www.grammarflip.com/quizzes/lesson-48-practice-simple-and-compound-sentences/
Quiz 1: http://www.quia.com/quiz/242899.html?AP_rand=1920224616
Quiz 2: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-3/is-the-sentence-simple-or-compound
Quiz 3: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-4/is-the-sentence-simple-or-compound
Quiz 4: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en28conn-game-is-this-a-compound-sentence
Quiz 5: https://www.grammarflip.com/quizzes/lesson-48-practice-simple-and-compound-sentences/
Combining Sentences Practice: Copy the PDF into Notability to complete. The answer key is provided.
http://www.abcteach.com/free/w/wksht_grammar_compoundsentences.pdf
http://www.abcteach.com/free/w/wksht_grammar_compoundsentences.pdf