1.

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

are joined by a coordinating conjunction (with or without a

comma), a correlative conjunction (with or without a
comma), a semicolon that functions as a conjunction, a
colon instead of a semicolon between two sentences when
the second sentence explains or illustrates the first
sentence and no coordinating conjunction is being used to
connect the sentences, or a conjunctive adverb preceded
by a semicolon. A conjunction can be used to make a
compound sentence.

1.2

Formula of Compound Sentence

Independent Clause + Independent
Clause

*at least two ICs that joined together with coordinate

conjunction, semicolon

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

Definition of Independent Clause.

A clause that can stand by itself and still make sense.

An independent clause could be its own sentence, but is

often part of a larger structure, combined with other
independent

clauses

and

with

dependent

clauses.

Independent called essential or restrictive clauses.

Independent clauses have three components:
1. They have a subject- they tell the reader what the
sentence is about.
2. They have an action or predicate- they tell the reader
what the subject is doing.
3. They express a complete thought- something happened
or was said.
2.3

Combining Clause
There are two ways to combine independent clauses

to make a compound sentence:

1. Comma + Coordinate Conjunction
2. Semicolon
If you hace two independent clauses, meaning they
could stand alone as their own sentences. Use a semicolon
when you want to form a bond between two statement,
typically when they are related to or contrast with one
another. You can also use a semicolon to create a
compound sentence since the two statements are equal.

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

(for example words or independent clauses) that are

grammatically equal or

similar.

These

are

the

seven

coordinating conjunction, or as known as FANBOYS, and the

punctuation commas used before conjunctions.

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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