Transcript Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple and Compound
Sentences
by Ms. Rice ©
What is a sentence?
• A sentence is a
group of words
containing a
subject and a
verb.
• A sentence must
make sense!!
What is a simple sentence?
• Can stand alone
(independent)
• Can contain
compound parts
(such as two subject,
two verbs, or both)
• The squirrel found
and buried the food.
What is a compound sentence?
• two or more simple sentences
joined together
• may be joined by a semicolon or a
comma and a coordinating
conjunction
Semicolon
• Compound sentences
can be joined
together by a
semicolon.
• The squirrel climbed
the bird feeder; the
birds flew away.
Coordinating Conjunctions
• Compound sentences
can be joined by a
comma and a
conjunction.
• but, or, yet, for, and,
nor, so
• The squirrel climbed
the bird feeder, and
the birds flew away.
Examples: Simple or
Compound
• Justin Lebo of Saddle Brook, New Jersey, loved
bikes.
• He and his dad shared an interest in bicycle
racing.
• They had their garage set up like a bike shop;
they worked there on bikes all the time.
More Practice: Simple or Compound
• Helium weighs more than hydrogen, but it is
less dangerous than the lighter gas.
• A severe storm struck the area and downed
its power lines.
• The students visited a nursing home; most of
them enjoyed the experience.
More Practice
• The rain stopped abruptly, and cold air swept
in from the north.
• The stilt-walker fell during his performance,
but his only injury was to his pride.
• The electrician needed tools and insulated
wire to restore service.
Examples: Joining Sentences
• Tropical storms often hit Florida. People from
this state know how to prepare.
• Tropical storms often hit Florida people from
this state know how to prepare.
• Tropical storms often hit Florida people from
this state know how to prepare.
More Practice: Joining Sentences
• The benefit dinner was a success. The school
band still needed more money for new
uniforms.
• The skater did a back flip. The crowd
applauded.
• Jane’s newest house robot moves smoothly.
She’s very proud of it.