Rewrite as Compound Sentence

Here’s a guide to help students rewrite and join sentences as compound sentences:

Guide to Rewrite or Join Sentences as Compound Sentences

What is a Compound Sentence ?

A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Independent Clause: A sentence that can stand alone and has a subject and a verb.

Coordinating Conjunctions: Use FANBOYS to remember them:

For

And

Nor

But

Or

Yet

So



Example:

Simple Sentences: I like tea. I like coffee.

Compound Sentence: I like tea, and I like coffee.

Identify the Two Independent Clauses

Look at the sentences provided. Identify the two parts (clauses) that can stand alone.

Example:

She wanted to go to the park. It started raining heavily.

Clause 1: She wanted to go to the park.

Clause 2: It started raining heavily.

Choose the Right Coordinating Conjunction

The conjunction depends on the relationship between the clauses:

1. Addition (and): Adds more information.

Example: She is kind, and she is helpful.

2. Contrast (but, yet): Shows an opposite idea.

Example: He wanted to stay, but he had to leave.

3. Cause and Effect (so): Shows a result.

Example: It was late, so we went home.

4. Choice (or, nor): Shows options or alternatives.

Example: You can read a book, or you can watch a movie.

5. Reason (for): Explains why.

Example: She apologized, for she had made a mistake.


Practice Joining Sentences

Here’s how to approach exercises:

1. Understand the Relationship

Read the sentences carefully to determine the connection (e.g., addition, contrast, result).

2. Insert a Conjunction

Use the appropriate conjunction to join the two clauses.

3. Check the Final Sentence

Make sure the new sentence has two independent clauses and makes sense.

Example in Action

Original Sentences:
The road was slippery. We managed to reach home safely.

Step 1: Identify the clauses.

Clause 1: The road was slippery.

Clause 2: We managed to reach home safely.


Step 2: Choose the conjunction.

There’s a contrast between the slippery road and reaching home safely. Use yet or but.


Step 3: Add the conjunction.

The road was slippery, yet we managed to reach home safely.

Here’s an exercise for rewriting sentences as compound sentences and joining sentences:

Part 1: Rewrite as Compound Sentences

Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences as compound sentences by using appropriate coordinating conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor).

1. She wanted to go to the park. It started raining heavily.
2. He studied hard for the exam. He didn’t perform well.
3. I will call you tomorrow. I will send you an email tonight.
4. The team worked very hard. They lost the match.
5. You must submit the assignment. You will face penalties otherwise.

Part 2: Join the Sentences

Instructions: Combine each pair of sentences into a single compound sentence.

1. She loves painting. She doesn’t have time for it these days.
2. The shop was closed. We went to another store to buy groceries.
3. He enjoys hiking. His brother prefers cycling.
4. The road was slippery. We managed to reach home safely.
5. They could watch a movie. They could go out for dinner.

Answer Key (Sample Answers)

Part 1: Rewrite as Compound Sentences

1. She wanted to go to the park, but it started raining heavily.
2. He studied hard for the exam, yet he didn’t perform well.
3. I will call you tomorrow, or I will send you an email tonight.
4. The team worked very hard, but they lost the match.
5. You must submit the assignment, or you will face penalties.



Part 2: Join the Sentences

1. She loves painting, but she doesn’t have time for it these days.
2. The shop was closed, so we went to another store to buy groceries.
3. He enjoys hiking, but his brother prefers cycling.
4. The road was slippery, yet we managed to reach home safely.
5. They could watch a movie, or they could go out for dinner.

Let me know if you need additional exercises!

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