English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
A compound sentence is a sentence in which two simple sentences are joined together with a conjuncion. Use a comma to separate the two simple sentences in a compound sentence.I ride my bike. John rides a scooter.I ride my bike,… Read more876. Comma Rules – compound sentence
Every compound sentence uses a comma with a conjunction. There are seven conjunctions that are used in compound sentences. The first letter of each conjunction placed in a certain order spells out FANBOYS.Here are the seven conjunctions used in compound… Read more877. Comma Rules – the FANBOYS
When joining two simple sentences into a compound sentence, you must insert a comma and a conjunction between the two simple sentences. You will always use a comma with the conjunctions for, nor, but, or, yet, so. However, the conjunction… Read more878. Using the Comma in a Compound Sentence
A compound sentence is made by joining two simple sentences together. We usually use a conjunction (one of the FANBOYS) to join the two simple sentences into a compound sentence. We can also make a compound sentence using a semicolon…. Read more879. Compound Sentence Without a Comma
Section A: Insert a comma into each sentence if necessary. Write NO if it does not need a comma.1. Bob is a singer and Mary plays clarinet.2. John went to Florida and visited his sister.3. The rain has stopped but… Read more880. Practice with Compound Sentences
A complex sentence combines a simple sentence with a subordinate clause. The simple sentence can stand on its own as a complete thought. The subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction, and we must use a comma after the subordinate… Read more881. Comma Rules – The Complex Sentence
A complex sentence combines a simple sentence and a subordinate clause. The first word of a subordinate clause is always a subordinating conjunction. Here are some subordinating conjunctions: because, before, after, when, whileIf you begin a sentence with one of… Read more882. Subordinating Conjunctions
A complex sentence begins with a subordinate clause. Here are a few more subordinating conjunctions that you can use to begin a subordinate clause: although, since, unless, until, if When you begin a complex sentence with a subordinating conjunction, you… Read more883. More Complex Sentences
A complex sentence is made by joining a simple sentence and a subordinate clause. When you begin a complex sentence with the subordinate clause, you must put a comma after the subordinate clause. While you are making dinner, I will… Read more884. Complex Sentences and no Comma
Section A: Find the subordinating conjunction in each sentence.1. John wrote me a letter while he was away at camp.2. If you find my wallet, please let me know.3. When the rain stops, we can go outside.4. Since you like… Read more885. Practice with Complex Sentences