Writing+Test+Compound+Sentences

Compound Sentences: Sentences that are made of two or more complete sentences (independent clauses) which have been connected together in one of three ways:

1. A **semicolon ;** 2. A **comma + FANBOYS (For / And / Nor / But / Or / Yet / So)** 3. A **semicolon + (Conjunctive Adverb like However, Also, Then...) + a comma**

To connect complete sentences using the above three methods, we must keep the subject and the predicate in each sentence.

Examples: I //like apples. I like oranges//. (These are two complete sentences. We also call these independent clauses. Each has a subject, a predicate, and a complete thought.)


 * //1. I like apples; and I like oranges.//**
 * //2. I like apples, and I like oranges.//**
 * //3. I like apples; also, I like oranges.//**

1. Connect independent clauses with semicolons when the ideas in the independent clauses are closely related.


 * Example:** //Passing the GED is not impossible; it is possible with study, hard work, and a plan.//


 * Practice Semicolons Online:** []

2. (FANBOYS) Connect Independent Clauses with a comma and a Coordinating Conjunction: []

You must memorize all of these FANBOYS words. These are used often on the GED.
 * **Coordinating Conjunction** || **Purpose** ||
 * and || connects two related ideas ||
 * but, yet || contrasts two ideas ||
 * for || shows a cause ||
 * so || shows an effect ||
 * or || gives choices ||
 * nor || gives negative choices ||

3. Connect independent clauses with a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb. Conjunctive adverbs show relationships. There are many Conjunctive Adverbs (over 100!). Just memorize the FANBOYS words. Everything else that connects sentences is a Conjunctive Adverb. Use conjunctive adverbs for explaining and for persuading. Examples include - Job Interview Questions & Cover Letters
 * **Conjunctive Adverbs** || **Relationship** ||
 * also, furthermore, moreover, besides || connects two ideas ||
 * however, still, nevertheless, instead, nonetheless || connects two ideas ||
 * similarly, likewise || compares two ideas ||
 * therefore, thus, consequently || shows a result ||
 * next, then, meanwhile, finally, subsequently || shows a time order ||
 * for example, for instance || gives examples ||


 * Job Interview Question 1: Tell me about yourself.** This question asks you to explain what kind of a worker you are and what you are good at/enjoy doing.

Examples of answers: //I enjoy helping people. I am very organized. I like working with numbers. I like fixing things. I am very creative. I love to solve problems. I like working with technology and learning new things.//

Connect these sentences with conjunctive adverbs: //I enjoy helping people; __also,__ I am very organized. I like working with numbers. I enjoy fixing things. I am very creative; __moreover,__ I love to solve problems. I like working with technology and learning new things.//