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Compound Sentence
1.1
Definition of Compound Sentence
A Compound Sentence is a sentence that contains at least
two independent clauses joined together with a coordinating
conjunction, correlative conjunction, semicolon and conjunctive
adverb. It does not require a dependent clause. The clauses
1.2
1.3
Example of Compound Sentence
a. He didnt come last night, for he fell asleep.
b. Vina and Amel wake up at 5:00 am, and they go to
school at 6:30 am.
c. My father always read newspaper and my mother cooks
in the morning.
d. My child is still 3 years old, but he is very talkative.
2. Clause
2.1
Definition of a Clause
A clause is a group of related words containing a
subject and a verb. It is different from a phrase in that a
phrase does not include a subject and a verb relationship.
A phrase might contain nouns as appositives or objects,
and it might contain verb-like words in the form of
participles or gerunds, but it crucially lacks a subject
"doing" a verb.
2.2
clauses
and
with
dependent
clauses.
Combining Clause
There are two ways to combine independent clauses
2.4
Example
a. Clause
Joe left the building after seeing his romantic rival.
Clause: Joe left the building
Phrase: after seeing his romantic rival
b. Independent Clause
The cat was happy.
He slept underneath the bed.
The Compound Sentence= The cat was happy, and
he slept underneath the bed.
c. Combining Clause
The teacher applauded the class; the kids beamed
with pride.
The dog ate; the cat slept.
3. Conjunction
3.1
Definition of Conjunction
A conjunction is a word that connects other word or
groups of words. A conjunction joins words, clauses and
sentences; as "John and James.
To connects two or more independent clause in
compound sentence, we can use coordinate conjunction,
conjunctive adverb, or semicolon. Although connected by a
conjunction or a semicolon, each of an independent clause
actually can stand alone.
3.2
Coordinate Conjunction
A coordinate conjunction joins parts of a sentence
similar.
These
are
the
seven
F = for
karena
Ex: Rabbits make good pets, for they dont make too
much noise and they are clean.
A = and
dan
Ex: Pam liked Alex, and Leena also liked Alex.
N = nor
tidak keduanya
Ex: I have never visited Asia, nor have I visited
Africa.
B = but
tetapi
Ex: I need to go to the store, but Im feeling too sick
to drive.
O = or
atau
Ex: You could cry llike a baby, or you can clean your
room like an adult.
Y = yet
melainkan
Ex: I dont want to practice playing the violin, yet I
dont want to disobey my mother.
S = so
jadi
Ex: I didnt do my homework, so my parents
punished me.
4. Exercise
Complete the sentences using coordinate conjunction,
FANBOYS
1. The sun came out, _____ the snowman began to melt.
2. My friend fell down the stairs _____ sprained his ankle.
3. He easily passed the exams, _____ he studied quite
thoroughly.
4. I was going to eat all the sweets, _____ I saved some for my
brother.
5. Will you eat that last chocolate biscuit _____ will you leave
it for me?
6. This old woman spoke neither Polish, _____ Russian.
7. Your sister rang today, _____ she didn't leave a message.
8. I've just eaten dinner, _____ I'm not hungry.
9. She is good at maths, _____ her favourite subject is history.
10.
He likes to play tennis, _____ his favourite sport is
football.
11.
I will neither drink _____ dance.
12.
Don't tell John about his birthday party _____ you'll
spoil the surprise.
13.
I went to bed early yesterday, _____ I was tired.
14.
It's raining. Wear your raincoat, _____ you don't get
wet.
15.
The taxi stopped at the train station _____ two men
got out of it.
Answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
So
And
For
But
Or
6. Nor
7. But
8. So
9. Yet
10.
Yet
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Nor
Or
For
So
And
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Daftar Pustaka
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23.http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/grammar-rules-andtips/independent-and-dependent-clauses.html
24.http://theoatmeal.com/comics/semicolon
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