The two independent clauses are joined by a semicolon ( ), a conjunctive adverb and a comma. Independent Clause + Conjunctive Adverb, + Independent Clause ( so expresses results)ī) Compound Sentences with Linking Adverbs (Conjunctive Adverbs) The Japanese diet is becoming more westernized, so their life expectancy will probably decrease in the future. ( yet expresses an unexpected contrast)ħ. Many Japanese men smoke, yet the Japanese have long life expectancies. ( or expresses alternatives or possibilities)Ħ. Europeans should change their smoking habits, or they will risk developing lung cancer. In the last twenty years, Americans have reduced their smoking, but Europeans seem to be smoking more than ever. ( nor joins two equal negative independent clauses)Ĥ. Many Americans, on the other hand, do not eat a healthy diet, nor do they get enough exercise. The Japanese consume a lot of rice, and they eat more fish than red meat. The Japanese have the longest life expectancy of any other people, for their diet is extremely healthful. The following sentences illustrate their meanings.ġ. You can remember the coordinating conjunctions by remembering the word FANBOYS. The two independent clauses are joined by a comma and one of the seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Independent Clause +, + Coordinators + Independent Clause You must have heard the news: we’re all getting bonuses this year! (colon) Vivian wanted to stay another week in Ashville however, her parents refused to send her more money. Harold the First fought in northern Ireland his campaigns generally were successful. I don’t know where he went, and no one has seen him since this afternoon. They may also be joined by a semicolon ( ), a semicolon followed by a linking adverb (therefore, however, because, since…), or a colon (:). The two independent clauses are joined by a comma (,) followed by a conjunction (for, and, nor, but…). The compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses but no subordinate clauses. The farmers’ market is a classic example of producers selling directly to consumers and avoiding the attempts of agents to control the supply or to manipulate the price. I bought four apples, a basket of tomatoes, a bag of green beans, and three squashes at the farmers’ market. I bought four apples at the farmers’ market. Simple sentences can vary considerably in length. It begins with a capital letter and closes with an end mark.
The simple sentence is an independent clause without subordinate clause. Also, variety in sentence construction contributes to well-organized messages. Using various sentence patterns produces speech and writing that are lively and interesting. He is a very talented player though he is out of form.The English language provides considerable flexibility in sentence construction.He bought a car which was too expensive.When I was dating Daina, I had an accident.Subordinators include relative pronouns, subordinating conjunctions, and noun clause markers. In each of the dependent clause, the first word is a subordinator. The subordinators do the work of connecting the dependent clause to another clause to complete the sentence. A dependent clause alone cannot form a complete sentence. Dependent clauses help the independent clauses complete the sentence. (One independent clause)Ī dependent clause cannot function on its own because it leaves an idea or thought unfinished. (Subject of the second clause is ‘he,' so “he visited the Lords” is an independent clause.) He went to London and visited the Lords.I want to buy a phone, but I don’t have enough money.In a sentence two independent clauses can be connected by the coordinators: and, but, so, or, nor, for*, yet*. (Three clause sentence)Īn independent clause functions on its own to make a meaningful sentence and looks much like a regular sentence. When I came here, I saw him, and he greeted me.A clause “a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a complex or compound sentence. The subject of a clause can be mentioned or hidden, but the verb must be apparent and distinguishable. A clause contains only one subject and one verb. A clause is comprised of a group of words which includes a subject and a finite verb.
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