English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
When two simple sentences are combined, it becomes a compound sentence.Mom will drive us. Dad will stay home.These are two simple sentences. Each simple sentence has one subject doing one thing. We can combine the two simple sentences with a… Read more716. The Compound Sentence
Yesterday we talked about making a compound sentence by joining two simple sentences with a comma and the conjunction and. Today is Tuesday, and I am going to school. However, not every sentence with the word and is a compound… Read more717. Not a Compound Sentence
A compound sentence is made by joining two simple sentences together. The two sentences are joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction. There are seven coordinating conjunctions that can be used to make a compound sentence: for, and, nor,… Read more718. The FANBOYS in a Compound Sentence
We can combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence using a comma and one of the FANBOYS conjunctions. We can also make two simple sentences into a compound sentence using a semicolon. Look at these examples:Today is Thursday. We… Read more719. Compound Sentence with a Semicolon
Section A: Decide whether or not the sentence is a compound sentence. Write YES or NO.1. Bob is my brother.2. The dog ran away, and we found him.3. Today is Friday; there is no school tomorrow.4. Be careful when you… Read more720. Practice with Compound Sentences
A clause is a group of words with a subject and some action. In English, we have both independent clause and dependent clause. A dependent clause is also called a subordinate clause. An independent clause is the same as a… Read more721. The Clause – Independent and Dependent
A subordinating conjunction is a word that starts a subordinate clause. Here are some of the most often-used subordinating conjunctions: if, when, while, since, before, after, because, unless, until We use a subordinating conjunction to begin a subordinate clause in… Read more722. Subordinating Conjunctions in the Complex Sentence
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and a subordinate clause. If you begin the sentence with a subordinating conjunction, then you must put a comma after the subordinate clause. Look at these examples:If it rains, we will not go… Read more723. Reverse the Clauses in a Complex Sentence
Combine two independent clauses to make a compound sentence. Use a comma and one of the FANBOYS when joining the two independent clauses.I slept late, so I will miss my first class.The sun is shining, but the wind is cold…. Read more724. A Compound Sentence is Two Independent Clauses
Section A: Decide if each sentence is compound (two independent clauses combined) or complex (a subordinate clause attached to an independent clause). 1. If you are finished eating, I will wash the dishes.2. The dog is in the yard, but… Read more725. Practice with Compound and Complex Sentences.