Section outline

  • Compound sentences have:
    ::复合句子有:

    • Two independent clauses
      ::两个独立条款
    • A conjunction or transition and/or proper punctuation
      ::结合或过渡和/或适当的标点
    • Capital letter
      ::英文大写
    • End mark
      ::结束标记

    Example:
    ::示例:

    The two dogs are sweet , but the cat is mean.
    ::两只狗是甜的, 但猫是卑鄙的。

    First:
    ::第一:

    The first way of writing a compound sentence is using a comma and a coordinating conjunction to join the clauses.
    ::撰写复合句的第一种方式是使用逗号和协调词加入条款。

    Example:  I like all fruits , but bananas are my favorite.
    ::例如:我喜欢所有水果,但香蕉是我最喜欢的。

    Remember:  Conjunctions join things.  
    ::记住:结合会把事情连在一起。

    Coordinating Conjunctions:  and, but, or, nor, yet, so, for
    ::协调会合:

    Second
    ::第二届

    The second way of writing a compound sentence is using a semi colon (;) to join the two independent clauses.  If the ideas of the clauses are strongly connected in idea, using a semi colon works.
    ::撰写复合句的第二种方式是使用分号(;)加入两个独立条款。 如果条款的概念在概念上紧密相连,则使用分号工程。

    Example:  I love fruit ; the banana is my favorite.
    ::例如:我喜欢水果;香蕉是我最喜欢的。

    Third
    ::第三次 第三次

    The third way of writing a compound sentence is using a compound sentence where the independent clauses are joined with a conjunctive adverb. This adds SPICE to your writing!   For sentence variety and flow, use transitions such as conjunctive adverbs.
    ::复句的第三种写法是使用复数句,将独立条款与合用副词合并起来。 这增加了SPICICE的写作内容! 对于句式种类和流量, 使用交配副词等过渡。

    • Example:  Donna didn’t have the time to study for her test ; nevertheless, she still made a 100!
      ::举个例子:唐娜没有时间为测试而学习,

    Watch the following video:
    ::观看以下视频:

    • Conjunctive Adverbs join two independent clauses
      ::结合的副词结合了两个独立条款
    • Using CAs make your writing flow
      ::使用 CAS 使您的书写流流
    • Transition words
      ::过渡字词
    • Punctuation is different
      ::标点不同的是标点
    • Examples of transitions (CAs):  however, furthermore, hence, consequently, however, otherwise, in addition, similarly, in comparison, in contrast, also, sure, undoubtedly, nevertheless, and time-order transitions
      ::过渡(CAs)实例:然而,此外,因此,另外,由于其他原因,与类似的情况相比,与此形成对照的是,毫无疑问,也确实存在过渡和时间顺序过渡的情况。

    Practice 1 :  Correctly punctuate the following sentences.  Bracket and label the clauses (Ind or Dep) that make up each sentence.
    ::做法1:正确标出以下句子,括号并标出构成每一句子的条款(索引或Dep)。

    1.  I am a nice person I really enjoy being around fun people.
    ::1. 我是一个好人,我非常喜欢和有趣的人在一起。

    2.  He is an astronaut but he would like to become an oceanographer.
    ::2. 他是一名宇航员,但他想成为一名海洋学家。

    3.  The dog became ill however he did get over the illness quickly.
    ::3. 这只狗生病了,尽管他很快克服了疾病。

    4.  The girls are sweet but they seem to get into lots of trouble at school.
    ::4. 女孩们很甜美,但在学校似乎遇到很多麻烦。

    5.  I liked playing the piano at church in addition I liked playing the flute in the band.
    ::5. 我喜欢在教堂弹钢琴,此外,我喜欢在乐队里演奏笛子。

    6.  A book can be entertaining surely it is the best thing to take on a long trip in the car.
    ::6. 一本书可以令人愉快,这肯定是在车里长途旅行的最佳方式。

    7.  He didn't want to go to the doctor yet he went anyway.
    ::7. 他不想去看医生,但他还是去了。

    8.  I am excited about your Christmas gift  gifts are fun to exchange anytime.
    ::8. 我对你的圣诞礼物随时交换都很有趣感到兴奋。

    9.  I do not like traveling by plane nor do I like traveling by boat.
    ::9. 我不喜欢乘飞机旅行,也不喜欢乘船旅行。

    10. Jeremy kept laughing loudly in class therefore he got into some trouble with the teacher.
    ::10. Jeremy在课堂上一直大笑,因此他与教师惹了点麻烦。

    11. Mrs. Gray went shopping with Mrs. Rader however they didn't  find anything to buy.
    ::11. Gray夫人和Rader夫人一起购物,但他们没有找到买的东西。

    12. I love language arts in fact it is my favorite subject in school.
    ::12. 事实上,我热爱语言艺术,这是学校我最喜欢的科目。

    Practice 2 :   Choose the bes conjunctive adverbs to join the two independent clauses.   Create an interesting sentence with correct punctuation.
    ::实践2: 选择加入两个独立条款的最佳搭配副词。 创建引人注意的句子, 并正确标出符号 。

    1.  The football player kicked the ball 20 yards down the field.  His team did not score.
    ::1. 足球运动员在球场20码处踢球,球队没有得分。

    2.  She feels tire after working all day.  She is going to take off work tomorrow.
    ::2. 她一整天工作后感到疲倦,明天下班。

    3.  The doctor didn't find her illness.  She got really sick quickly.
    ::3. 医生没有发现她的病,她病得很快。

    4.  He loves acting on screen.  He is going to college to study the art of acting.
    ::4. 他热爱在屏幕上表演,将上大学学习表演艺术。

    5.  They were at the store last night.  They found so much to buy.
    ::5. 他们昨晚在店里,找到很多东西要买。

    6.  You need to put more into your work.  You won't get a good grade.
    ::6,你需要投入更多的工作,你不会得到好的成绩。

    7.  We wanted to stay with friends while out of town.  They weren't home.
    ::7. 我们出城时想和朋友在一起,他们不在家。

    8.  Jeremiah is really strong.  His brother is really weak.
    ::8. 耶利米非常强壮,他的兄弟非常虚弱。

    9.  Jane bought a dress at the mall.  She bought shoes to go with it.
    ::9. Jane在商场买了件礼服,她买了鞋子随身穿。

    10. Writing is a fun activity.  I know how important it is to be a good writer.
    ::10. 写作是一种有趣的活动,我知道成为一个好作家是多么重要。