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Simple & Compound Sentence Review

The document provides a review of sentence structure, focusing on simple and compound sentences, including definitions of key terms such as subjects, verbs, and clauses. It includes exercises for identifying subjects and verbs, as well as tasks for constructing compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs. Additionally, it covers the use of semi-colons to separate independent clauses.

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Simple & Compound Sentence Review

The document provides a review of sentence structure, focusing on simple and compound sentences, including definitions of key terms such as subjects, verbs, and clauses. It includes exercises for identifying subjects and verbs, as well as tasks for constructing compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs. Additionally, it covers the use of semi-colons to separate independent clauses.

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IPD 3

Simple & Compound Sentence Review

Section One: Review of Sentence Structure Terminology


Complete the sentences by matching the items on the left with the correct definition on the right.

A subject ...contains one independent clause and ends with a period.

An independent ...is who or what a sentence is about. It is always a noun or a pronoun.


clause
...is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb.
A verb
...has a subject and a verb, but it doesn’t express a complete idea or
A clause thought.

A dependent clause ...is what the subject of a sentence is or is doing.

A simple sentence ...is a punctuation mark at the end of a sentence.

A period ...has a subject and a verb, and it communicates a complete idea or


thought.

Section Two: Review of Subjects and Verbs


1. In the following simple sentences, underline the subject with one line and the verb with two lines.

1. We study at Los Andes.


2. Chemistry is my worst class. Simple Sentence
3. Sitting in Chemistry class gives me a headache. = an independent clause + a period
4. My friends and I prefer playing football.
5. We are playing a match at 7:00 tonight. Independent Clause Period
6. Call me after the game. We love our English teacher .
(you
)
Sometimes it is more challenging to identify subjects and verbs. Here are some tips to help you:

 In an imperative sentence (or command), the subject is always an invisible you.


The subject usually comes first and the verb comes second in a sentence. However, sometimes the subject is after the
verb:

 In sentences that begin with Here + be or with There + be. For example:
Here are your car keys.
There is a park near my house.

 In some questions*. For example:


Are we there yet?
Is she the one?

2. Again, underline the subject with one line and the complete verb with two lines.

1. My English teacher has talked nonstop for two hours.


2. Can they return the books to the library tomorrow?
3. I will be the first in my family to graduate from university.
4. Doing a specialization in a foreign country is one of my future goals.
5. Here are the results of the final exam.

Section 3: Compound Sentences


There are three ways to join two independent clauses:

1. With a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, yet, so)


Example: John lives in la Candelaria, so he can walk to work at the university.
2. With a conjunctive adverb
Example: John lives in la Candelaria; therefore he can walk to work at the University.
3. With a semi-colon
Example: John lives in la Candelaria; he can walk to work at the University.

TASK 1 – Coordinating Conjunctions: Use one of the co-ordinating conjunctions (but, and, or, yet, so) to join
these sentences.
a. Nuclear accidents can happen. Nuclear power plants must have strict safety controls.
Nuclear accidents can happen, so nuclear power plants must have strict safety controls.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b. The accident at the nuclear power plant created fears about the safety of this source of energy. The
disaster at Chernobyl in the former Soviet Union confirmed them.
The accident at the nuclear power plant created fears about the safety of this source of energy, and the
disaster at Chernobyl in the former Soviet Union confirmed them.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. Solar heating systems are economical to operate. The cost of installation is very high.
Solar heating systems are economical to operate, but the cost of installation is very high.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
d. You can take English this semester online. You can wait to take in in person later.
You can take English this semester online, or you can wait to take in in person later.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

e. Burning fossil fuels causes serious damage to our planet. We need to develop other sources of energy.
Burning fossil fuels causes serious damage to our planet, so we need to develop other sources of energy.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

f. Ecologists know that burning fossil fuels causes holes in the ozone layer. People continue to do it.
Ecologists know that burning fossil fuels causes holes in the ozone layer, yet people continue to do it.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

TASK 2 – Labelling Conjunctive Adverbs : Label the groups of conjunctive adverbs using the titles below.

To add an example To add a similar idea To add a complete contrast

To give an alternative possibility To add an expected result To add something unexpected

To add a similar idea Also, Besides, Furthermore, In addition, Moreover

To give an alternative possibility However, Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Still,

To add a complete contrast On the other hand, In contrast,

To add something unexpected Otherwise,

To add an expected result Accordingly, As a result, Thus, Consequently, Hence, Therefore,

To add an example For example, For instance,

Task 3 – Conjunctive adverbs Make compound sentences by adding a second independent clause using the
conjunction.
a. The university campus is located near many museums; therefore, it is very easy to go see an exhibit
after class.

b. In many Colombian universities, grades are given on a scale of 1-5. (however)


In many Colombian universities, grades are given on a scale of 1-5; however, there are some exceptions.
…………………………………………………………………………………..

c. My friend scored a high mark in the IPD placement test. (as a result)
My friend scored a high mark in the IPD placement test; as a result, he didn’t had to take any English
classes.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. It is necessary for people in my field to communicate in English. (for example)
It is necessary for people in my field to communicate in English; for example, if you don’t you can’t assist
to many conventions that are necessary for our career.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..

e. Students must pay their fees before they register for class. (otherwise)
Students must pay their fees before they register for class; otherwise, they can’t get their grades.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Task 4 - semi-colon: Decide where the two independent clauses can be separated by a semi-colon.
a. The practice of yoga strengthens the body and promotes flexibility; it also strengthens the mind and
refreshes the soul.

b. Motherhood causes some women to quit their jobs, others continue working despite having young
children to care for.

c. The government is trying to increase the number of young people in higher education; some academics
believe the target will lower standards.

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